No parent wants their children to be ungrateful. Most parents teach their children good manners such as saying “please” and “thank you.” True gratitude, however, is more than being polite. Annie ...

Thanksgiving starts a seasonal push for gratitude that seems to extend through the winter holidays and then abruptly enter hibernation until the leaves turn color again. This time of year brings ample ...

Here’s to quiet reflective gratitude books, which are often hard to sell to publishers, but so needed in the world today. When a child expresses gratitude, the world somehow seems like a better place.

One of the most robust findings in the field of positive psychology is on the benefits of gratitude. It helps stave off depression, evokes positive emotions in others, and increases well-being. The ...

CHRISTMAS A LITTLE MORE THAN 20 DAYS AWAY. AND WHAT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR FOR SOME? CAN BRING A LOT OF MIXED EMOTIONS. FOR OTHERS, MYSELF INCLUDED, ESPECIALLY KIDS. SO EXPERTS SAY ...

Are you concerned that your children don’t show enough gratitude? If so, you’re not alone. Four out of five parents in the U.S. worry about this, according to a recent survey of 1,125 parents. Three ...

"I want that fire truck,” screams 3-year-old William, and he proceeds to throw himself prostrate on the floor in the store. Mom is beside herself. She has already bought him three toys since they’ve ...

A field of research on gratitude in kids is emerging, and early findings show that kids who literally count their blessings show concrete benefits. Diana Kapp explains on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty ...

If you’re a parent of a child old enough to talk, chances are you have a story along these lines: You work hard to please your kid, only to have that diminutive judge deem the results – or, worse, ...

This article is brought to you by Children's Hospital New Orleans. This magical time of year is filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations and the joyful laughter of children. But amidst the ...