Oftentimes, we try to teach our kids to be thankful the week before Thanksgiving because this is the time of year to show our thanks. True thanks cannot be taught one week at a time, but needs to be taught and modeled year-round. To get you started over the month of November, try some of the ideas in the article below.
http://www.flc.org/hfl/parenting/ptg-flm08.htm
Kerry
Christian Parenting
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My two-year old, Ozzie, learned to say thank-you in sign before he could verbalize. He got such a positive response, he learned to thank everybody (librarians, cashiers, waiters, doctors, etc.). He also saw his parents treat each other with respect and use good manners.
It's such an important concept and he seems to have it down pat (when he's REALLY thankful something, he says it, signs it, and does a little thank'you dance LOL).
I'm glad you reminded us all.
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