[ENCORE] Ep. 63: Growing Gratitude with Sara Kuljis

<p style="text-align: center;"><em><img class= "aligncenter size-full wp-image-4647" src= "http://sunshine-parenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GrowingGratitude.png" alt="" width="940" height="788" />Enjoy the little things because one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things.</em></p> <p> </p> <p>In Episode 63, I’m chatting with my friend Sara Kuljis of <a href="https://www.yssc.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp</a> and <a href= "http://www.emeraldcovedaycamp.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Emerald Cove Day Camp</a>. We talk about family gratitude practices and lessons from camp for having more grateful families. At Thanksgiving, it's easy to remember to be grateful, but the habit of gratitude -- practiced at camp, at home, and in the world -- helps us to be happier all year long.</p> <h3>BIG IDEAS</h3> <ul> <li>Gratitude is a muscle. We can build it with practice.</li> <li>Research has shown that those who express gratitude daily have a more optimistic view of life and a healthier well-being.</li> <li>Developing relationships with the people around us makes it easier to share authentic gratitude.</li> <li>Model respect by thanking others, especially those who serve us. <ul> <li>Use their first names when possible.</li> <li>Make eye contact</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4>Ways to show gratitude at camp or at home :</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Flower Sunday</strong> -- the practice of handing a daisy while sharing an affirmation or gratitude with another person. You give your flower away and receive a flower from someone who acknowledges an action or quality they appreciate. Using a token such as a flower makes a difference.</li> <li><a href= "http://sunshine-parenting.com/2018/05/01/3-reasons-to-give-your-kid-a-wow-today/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WOW</a> <strong>Bulletin Board</strong> -- staff and campers send and receive notes to build each other up and express thanks.</li> <li><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-