The pandemic has been hard on all kids, but reminding yours that others have it even worse won't teach them gratitude. Here's what might actually work.

Teaching kids gratitude: here's what works better than telling them to be grateful

As hard as the pandemic has been for your children, it's probably been even harder for others. And yet, telling that to your kids won't help them feel grateful.

Why telling kids to be grateful doesn't work—and what to try instead

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Why telling kids to be grateful doesn't work—and what to try instead