S2E8 - S02E008: Raising Grateful Kids: Teaching Thank-You Notes & Gift Manners

HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E008: Raising Grateful Kids: Teaching Thank-You Notes & Gift Manners

🎙️ In This Episode:

We’re diving into the art of teaching kids one of life’s most important skills: gratitude. Join Michael, Sara, and Mike as we discuss practical ways to encourage thankfulness in kids, from writing heartfelt thank-you notes to gracefully accepting gifts (even the weird ones!).

Whether your kids are struggling to say “thank you” without a nudge or you’re looking for fun ways to make thank-you notes a family tradition, we’ve got you covered.

What We Cover:

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📝 The Power of Thank-You Notes: Why they matter and how to make them fun for kids of all ages.

🎁 Handling Awkward Gifts: Tips for teaching kids to react politely (even when the gift is…unexpected).

🌎 Cultural Perspectives on Gratitude: Exploring how different cultures express appreciation.

💡 Creative Ideas for Parents: Alternatives to traditional notes, like video thank-yous or DIY crafts.

🛠️ Practical Tips: Role-playing scenarios to help kids build confidence in expressing gratitude.

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Resources Mentioned:

Printable thank-you note templates for kids

Fun gratitude activities for families

Our favorite books about thankfulness

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📞 Join the Conversation: Got a funny story about teaching gratitude or tips to share? Call us at 559-LES-KIDS (559-537-5437) or email us at [e-mail]. We might feature your story in a future episode!

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Let’s Keep It Real:

Parenting is tough, but teaching gratitude doesn’t have to be. Tune in for laughs, relatable stories, and tips you can actually use. Parenting is hard, but you’re not alone!

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❓Question of The Week

How do you instill or teach gratitude to your kids?

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⏰ Time to Unplug

Michael: Kobo Libra Color

Sara: Before (AppleTV+)

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S02E08 | Series Episode 38

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