During the holiday season, many children are inundated with gifts from well-intentioned and adoring family and friends. Amidst all of the new toys, games and clothes, how do parents teach children to ...

The holidays naturally invite conversations around forgiveness and gratitude. Most families kick off the season gathered around a turkey taking turns sharing the things that evoke a feeling of ...

As a college counselor for more than 35 years—and a mom with three kids currently in college (two graduating this month!

It's easy to get caught up in what we want instead of what we already have. This time of year can be filled with lots of "I want this!" and "I need that!" It can be tough on parents to teach kids ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, but it's important to remember that the holiday is about so much more than overflowing plates of food and the year's biggest shopping holiday. Of course, ...

With Thanksgiving just days away, it’s a fitting time to focus on gratitude, a practice that can be nurtured year-round. James Dolan, owner of Tutor Doctor, highlights creative ways to teach children ...

Raising children in a world of abundance can indeed be both a blessing and a challenge. When comfort, technology, entertainment, and opportunities are so easily available, children may inadvertently ...

These books aren’t all directly about gratitude. But they all offer a chance to chat or think about appreciating another person’s effort, gifts or generosity. These books can also help build empathy ...

In today’s world, where children are surrounded by instant gratification and digital distractions, opportunities to learn gratitude and responsibility can feel harder to come by. Volunteering offers a ...

"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 ...