I'm trying to teach my boys about gratitude. In a world full of always expanding technology, worldly experiences, and endless possibilities there is an overarching sense of entitlement amongst kids these days. One way that I keep myself grounded is by keeping a gratitude journal and I decided to extend that practice to the boys as well. Every day we sit down and make note in our shared journal about what we are grateful for. At first the practice was met with resistance, eye rolling, and a chorus of "this is stupid". But as it's become a routine in our house I've noticed a definite shift. Instead of just blurting out the first thing that comes to mind they are thinking about their answers more. They want their responses to be unique and interesting. I'm really proud of them for being engaged and keeping up with it. If nothing else, it gives us all a moment of pause every day and a chance to realize there is always something to be grateful for.
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