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November 2011

Do you wish your kids were more thankful?

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:25 PM

The holidays are a good time to reflect on our children's ability to be thankful for what they have. Doing so requires us to first reflect on how well and how often we demonstrate gratitude for them. Being thankful does not come naturally for most children, as they see the world from an egotistical point of view; they are the center of the universe and everyone else encircles them and provides for them. It takes time and patience for children to develop the ability to behave in grateful ways, but also to feel being grateful for what they have.

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The Secret for Getting Kids to Apologize

Posted on Saturday, November 05, 2011 5:43 PM

When a parent demands that a child apologize for something, the child rarely feels any remorse for what he or she did. Instead, they are more likely to feel anger or resentment toward the parent for forcing them to do something they don’t want to do. The ability to apologize for both adults and children requires some sense of emotional intelligence and being able to understand how the other person feels. This must be developed over time organically.

One day while watching over my grandchildren playing at a park, I noticed a young lady who was supervising a few children on a merry-go-round.

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