• S2E8 - S02E008: Teaching Kids Gratitude: Thank-You Notes and Politeness When Receiving Gifts

  • Dec 10 2024
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

S2E8 - S02E008: Teaching Kids Gratitude: Thank-You Notes and Politeness When Receiving Gifts

  • Summary

  • HEY OTHER PARENTS - S02E008: Teaching Kids Gratitude: Thank-You Notes and Politeness When Receiving Gifts

    🎙️ 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 heyotherparents@gmail.com. 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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    Email: heyotherparents@gmail.com

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    Time to Unplug

    Michael: Kobo Libra Color

    Sara: Before (AppleTV+)

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    S02E08 | Series Episode 38

    Intro voice recording done by the one and only Koltrane

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