Ep. 164: Growing Gratitude

<p><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-164-growing-gratitude" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style= "color: #000000"><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/raise-thriving-kids-parenting-course/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Raise Thriving Kids </strong></a></p> <p><span style="color: #000000">Join my <strong><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/sunshineparenting" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">PATREON</a></strong> squad for special perks, including bonus podcast episodes, exclusive posts, and resources! </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Subscribe</a></strong> for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. </span></p> <p>In Episode 164, 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> <h2><span style="color: #1176bc">BIG IDEAS</span></h2> <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> <h2><span style="color: #1176bc">Ways to show gratitude at camp or at home </span></h2> <ul> <li><strong