Giving Thanks
A new slew of tips from Rona and I for fostering gratitude--and combating entitlement--in our children.
How to Find Some Gratitude During the Pandemic Holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, researcher Nathan Greene explores the place of gratitude in hard times.
How to Find Some Gratitude During the Pandemic Holidays
As Thanksgiving approaches, researcher Nathan Greene explores the place of gratitude in hard times.
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I can remember a similar event in a grocery store, with a kid who wanted MORE (and was overwhelmed by choices, so saw that any limits I applied were going to be arbitrary). I successfully rejected the premise of the tantrum, by calling the child’s attention to something that WAS in short supply: our time together. “I’m grateful we can be here together in this air conditioned store looking at ALL these choices. Since we don’t get to do this together very often, I wish we weren’t fighting. Wouldn’t you rather choose one treat in this aisle and talk with me about your choice? I like to hear about what you like.” I dunno if it would have worked a second time, but I remember it worked that day. (Mindfulness—“how did these cereals get here?”—and perspective-changing experiences—“she doesn’t have ANY cereal!”—are great, too, but sometimes you need a quick fix.)
epw | 1:11 pm, November 20, 2012 | Link
I love all of these ideas!
Christine Carter | 11:39 am, November 21, 2012 | Link