Cecille's Creativity

Dr. Cooper says, "Gratitude is one of the major predictors for an authentically happy life." Aaron Cooper, Ph. D. author of I Just Want my Kids to be Happy!: Why Shouldn't Say It, Why Shouldn't Think It, What You Should Embrace Instead reveals that when you give your child something that's a want - a video-game console, say - as opposed to a need (like a warm winter jacket), make sure he thanks you for it and understands that it's a gift. You can teach gratitude in a lighthearted way. Most important, make time for everyone in the family to talk about what they are thankful for where they could share what they appreciate. That is the value of expressing gratitude and teaching then to instill the proper value towards the family and other people.