Teaching our kids to be thankful might be the best way to protect them from a culture that celebrates negativity. Instead, help them practice gratitude for all the good things in their lives worth celebrating!

This month, I found that Lingokids was able to communicate a truth that I wanted to share with my readers as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. Here are some practical ways to help your child understand and celebrate gratitude!

It’s National Gratitude Month- a perfect time to include thankfulness in children. “Please” and “thank you” are often among the first phrases we teach our children. However, as we get older, we realize that being grateful is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s never too early to start teaching kids gratitude, and this is a great time of year to do it!

For some of us, being grateful might not come naturally. That’s why it’s so helpful for caregivers to teach their kids how to practice gratitude. For kids, the key is learning how to express thanks beyond the act of simply saying it.

1. Ground yourself in nature

Take your child on a nature walk, whether it’s in your backyard, a local park, or…