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December 4, 2024 30 mins

As the Advent season unfolds and Christmas draws near, it’s easy for entitlement to creep in—especially with the endless wish lists, holiday ads, and the hustle of a season focused on “more.” But what if this year could be different? What if we used this season to teach our children the joy of gratitude and the true meaning of Christmas?

In this episode, I’ll share practical, Christ-centered strategies to help you raise grateful kids in an entitled world. Using the Happy Kid Toolkit, we’ll explore how to shift from “I need more” to “I have so much to be thankful for.” You’ll learn how to:

  • Cultivate daily gratitude practices as a family.
  • Use Advent as a powerful season to reflect on what really matters.
  • Teach your kids to discern between “wants” and “needs” with grace.
  • Celebrate the greatest gift of all—Jesus Christ—and how gratitude grows from understanding His love.

Whether you’re battling long holiday wish lists or simply want to nurture contentment and thankfulness in your family, this episode will inspire and equip you for the season ahead. Let’s make this Christmas not just about giving, but about hearts filled with gratitude for the blessings we already have.

Grab your coffee or cocoa and join me for this special Advent episode!

May the Lord bless you.

xoxo,

Danielle

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