047 - “Ungrateful” Kids? 5 Ideas to Cultivate Gratitude
11/28/23 • 12 min
Picture this: a child defiantly throws a plate of spaghetti to the floor, exclaiming, "I don't want it!"
As parents, we might find ourselves reminiscing about the days when we would have cherished such a simple pleasure. Or perhaps, envision a scenario where a child breaks a new toy within minutes of receiving it, leading us to question their gratitude and appreciation. Are they truly being ungrateful, or do they simply lack the understanding of how to treasure their possessions?
In today's episode, we delve into the complex world of parenting when faced with seemingly ungrateful behavior from our children. Join us as we explore the reasons behind these actions and discover that, more often than not, things are not as straightforward as they appear.
Tune in as we navigate the challenges of raising grateful and appreciative children, and gain valuable insights into fostering a deeper connection with our little ones. It's time to unravel the layers of parenting and discover the hidden dynamics that shape our children's expressions of gratitude on this episode of the Discerning Parenting podcast.
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The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
Picture this: a child defiantly throws a plate of spaghetti to the floor, exclaiming, "I don't want it!"
As parents, we might find ourselves reminiscing about the days when we would have cherished such a simple pleasure. Or perhaps, envision a scenario where a child breaks a new toy within minutes of receiving it, leading us to question their gratitude and appreciation. Are they truly being ungrateful, or do they simply lack the understanding of how to treasure their possessions?
In today's episode, we delve into the complex world of parenting when faced with seemingly ungrateful behavior from our children. Join us as we explore the reasons behind these actions and discover that, more often than not, things are not as straightforward as they appear.
Tune in as we navigate the challenges of raising grateful and appreciative children, and gain valuable insights into fostering a deeper connection with our little ones. It's time to unravel the layers of parenting and discover the hidden dynamics that shape our children's expressions of gratitude on this episode of the Discerning Parenting podcast.
⭐ Our book Learning by Heart: Teach Your Child to Read, Stress-Free is now on Amazon! Click here to learn more about Dr. Victoria Nolasco's books.
⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.
⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.
🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!
The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
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⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.
⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.
🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!
The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
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⭐ Check out our FREE Discerning Parenting Toolkit and Resource Library.
⭐ Find out more about our on-demand courses to guide you through parenting challenges.
🎖️Discerning Parenting is now one of the TOP 20 PARENTING PODCASTS on Feedspot!
The Discerning Parenting Podcast is a free informational resource for parents. As a valued listener, you acknowledge that any information you get from this podcast is for your general guidance only, and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by a doctor, therapist, or other qualified medical professionals who know your child specifically. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
Discerning Parenting - 047 - “Ungrateful” Kids? 5 Ideas to Cultivate Gratitude
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A child throws a plate of spaghetti to the floor and shouts, I don't want it. And we think of how we would have absolutely loved to have that when we were kids. Or maybe a child breaks a toy within minutes of getting it. Then we wonder, are they being ungrateful? Are they taking things for granted? They don't know how to treasure their toys.
In this episode of the Discerning Parenting podcast, we talk about what we can do when kids seem ungrateful. And we'll see why often, things actually
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