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Why raising thankful children is important to me

November 20, 2012 By Jeannette Kaplun

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Raising thankful kidsAs a mom, one of my objectives is to raise thankful children. I don’t want them to take for granted how fortunate we are. So far, so good, but it does take a lot of work. Just like everything else in parenting, I guess.

I see so many kids that live in a bubble, not knowing that there are so many people lacking even the basics. It’s not about making my children feel guilty for what we have, but to have them appreciate it. I don’t want them to feel entitled to anything, but rather learn that you need to work hard for what you want, that you need to be respectful and appreciate the small things.

For us, traveling as a family has been extremely useful, because it has shown our kids how people live in different areas of the world. It not only expands their horizons, but it shows them how varied the quality of life is, not only in the US but in other countries. It has made them want to help others and that to me, is a proud parenting moment.

If for you raising children who are generous and thankful is important, too, make sure to check out my post on Babble, 5 ways to raise a thankful child.

Make sure to share your own tips, because as a parent, I never stop learning from other moms and dads. And may we all make sure to show our gratitude during Thanksgiving and the holidays by helping others.

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About Jeannette Kaplun

Jeannette Kaplun is a Latina mom of 2, TV host, parenting author and blogger. She's the founder of Hispana Global and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Steve Harvey Show and The Chew. Previously she co-founded Todobebé and hosted the Viva la Familia TV show on Univision. She loves to help others and wrote the parenting book in Spanish Todobebé: Todo lo que necesitas saber para el primer año de tu bebé" . She also writes for Babble and Ser Padres.

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About Jeannette

 

Hi! I’m Jeannette Kaplun, a bilingual Latina mom of 2, journalist, TV host, writer, Hispana Global CEO and founder, Nutella, and Disney lover. I love traveling, writing, helping others, and supporting [email protected], ONE.org, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the UN Foundation, and other organizations. I live in Miami, FL with my family, including my dog Snoopy. To work with me, email [email protected] .

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