Sue Scheff: Teaching gratitude even on Halloween?
MommyPerks founder, Shara Lawrence-Weiss , recently posted an excellent article on the upcoming event called Halloween ! O-kay, I have never been a big fan of this holiday (so to speak), however I know the kids love it and look forward to it. Shara has a great positive twist to Halloween that helps teach our kids about appreciation and gratitude. TEACHING GRATITUDE EVEN ON HALLOWEEN By Shara Lawrence-Weiss I am a big believer in the need to teach our children/students a heart of gratitude. As with most things, modeling this behavior is the most effective way to teach it. We can model gratitude simply by saying " thank you " or by offering hugs, a touch on the arm, an appreciative and genuine word, etc. We can also make a point to teach thankfulness and gratitude by offering our kids/students activities that promote these concepts. Having spent much of my youth growing up in Australia, I was not aware of any Halloween traditions until our family moved to the States. My paren...