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S2E8 - S02E008: Raising Grateful Kids: Teaching Thank-You Notes & Gift Manners
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HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E008: Raising Grateful Kids: Teaching Thank-You Notes & Gift Manners
🎙️ In This Episode:
We’re diving into the art of teaching kids one of life’s most important skills: gratitude. Join Michael, Sara, and Mike as we discuss practical ways to encourage thankfulness in kids, from writing heartfelt thank-you notes to gracefully accepting gifts (even the weird ones!).
Whether your kids are struggling to say “thank you” without a nudge or you’re looking for fun ways to make thank-you notes a family tradition, we’ve got you covered.
What We Cover:
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📝 The Power of Thank-You Notes: Why they matter and how to make them fun for kids of all ages.
🎁 Handling Awkward Gifts: Tips for teaching kids to react politely (even when the gift is…unexpected).
🌎 Cultural Perspectives on Gratitude: Exploring how different cultures express appreciation.
💡 Creative Ideas for Parents: Alternatives to traditional notes, like video thank-yous or DIY crafts.
🛠️ Practical Tips: Role-playing scenarios to help kids build confidence in expressing gratitude.
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Resources Mentioned:
Printable thank-you note templates for kids
Fun gratitude activities for families
Our favorite books about thankfulness
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📞 Join the Conversation: Got a funny story about teaching gratitude or tips to share? Call us at 559-LES-KIDS (559-537-5437) or email us at [email protected]. We might feature your story in a future episode!
🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday—don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform!
Let’s Keep It Real:
Parenting is tough, but teaching gratitude doesn’t have to be. Tune in for laughs, relatable stories, and tips you can actually use. Parenting is hard, but you’re not alone!
🖤 Follow us on Instagram: @HeyOtherParents
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❓Question of The Week
How do you instill or teach gratitude to your kids?
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⏰ Time to Unplug
Michael: Kobo Libra Color
Sara: Before (AppleTV+)
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