Marvelous Mindz - My Blogs #parentingMarvelous Mindz - My Blogs #parentinghttps://www.marvelousmindz.com/blogs/tag/parentingThu, 05 Mar 2026 19:57:15 +0530http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[5 powerful ways to instill an attitude of Gratitude in children]]>https://www.marvelousmindz.com/blogs/post/5-powerful-ways-to-instill-an-attitude-of-gratitude-in-childrenA study conducted by Dr. Robert A. Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude,  reveals that cultivating gratitude can increase h ]]>
A study conducted by Dr. Robert A. Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude,  reveals that cultivating gratitude can increase happiness levels by around 25 percent.

Just imagine how extraordinary our lives would be if we adopted this attitude and passed it on to our children.

Gratitude is powerful for children, and it can have lasting effects. However, not all children are aware of this. Most of the children lead very busy lives. As such, there may be little or no time for them to pause, and to take stock of the various enriching experiences that lead to their fulfillment. We can encourage and engage our children in meaningful and powerful practices and other learning opportunities.
Research shows that kids who count their blessings reap amazing benefits, including experiencing less depression and greater life satisfaction.

The best gift you can give our children is to instill an attitude of gratitude, help them learn to appreciate their capacities and to be thankful for the joys of life.

Here are some practical approaches to help children embrace, cultivate and express gratitude.

Be a Role Model

When is the last time you said thanks to your spouse or child?

Children learn best by watching their parents model gratitude, on a regular basis. One of the best ways we can encourage gratitude in our children is to model a grateful disposition ourselves. It’s so important to model and teach saying “Thank You”. There are countless opportunities every day for us to model gratitude for our children everyday . When our children see us expressing sincere gratitude to our family members, community helpers and others, they will be more inclined and motivated to make gratitude a lifelong habit.

Involve children in household chores

Is your child grateful for the meal you cook?


It is very important for the children to be aware of the effort someone else went through to give them the things they need, want and desire for and that is a part of teaching them the value of gratitude.  So, involve your child in family tasks so that they can see this effort. By encouraging the children to help out with age-appropriate household chores, such as washing the dishes, clearing off the dinner table, sorting or  folding the laundry, your child realizes that it takes effort and that he or she should not take things for granted. It is a great way to teach responsibility around the house

Encourage children to volunteer for community service

Involve children in community service by encouraging them to serve meals or donate things at a homeless shelter, senior citizen centre or other places where their presence and contributions will make a difference. It will be so much fun and open their eyes to the world around them. They will eventually understand the value of good things they have and the many blessings they have. Encourage children to do it regularly Encouraging these social skills among your children will help them develop a sense of gratitude. Doing charity work for the less fortunate will inspire your children to become generous and help them understand how fortunate they are for everything they have, whether it be a roof over their heads, clothing, toys or a loving family.


Make it a family ritual

What makes dinner special at your house?

Asking children to name at least five things for which they are grateful for the day at dinner time is a good way to encourage them to count their blessings and feel grateful for everything in life. Be sure to set time aside for face-to-face interaction with your child.
Encouraging children by asking simple, thought-provoking questions is a great way to help them appreciate everything in life. Ask your children questions that will encourage your kids to focus on what is good, rather than what is bad.
Research shows that adults, children and adolescents who express gratitude every day are happier, healthier, more content, more optimistic, and more likely to be helpful to other people in every way.

Encourage children to write Gratitude Journal

What if your kids develop a life-transforming habit that could help them be happier throughout their lives? What better than a Gratitude Journal?

This is a great practice all the way from toddler scribbling to teenage reflections. Help your kids create their own gratitude journal and write down the things that they are grateful for each day and add a drawing or picture that is cut out of magazines. This activity not only emphasizes writing skills, but helps kids focus and record the positive events of their lives. Studies have shown that this exact activity has tremendous benefits for physical health and psychological well-being!

Here are few prompts to help kids phrase their grateful thoughts:
a. I acknowledge and appreciate…
b. I am really grateful for…..
c. Thank you for….
d. My sincere Gratitude to…

The journal habit can help children lead to a lifelong practice of thankfulness. It can have a positive impact on their overall health and well-being and also help them grow up to be well-rounded, empathic, compassionate and caring adults.
]]>Thu, 28 May 2020 03:28:36 +0000<![CDATA[3 powerful tips to stop the parent-child power struggle and motivate the child to do homework]]>https://www.marvelousmindz.com/blogs/post/3-powerful-tips-to-stop-the-parent-child-power-struggle-and-motivate-the-child-to-do-homeworkAs Mother Teresa rightly said, “ Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin .” Yes, time is precious. So, let’s make ]]>

As Mother Teresa rightly said, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Yes, time is precious. So, let’s make time management a rewarding experience for our children to cherish and value every moment.


After-school assignments, like any constructive activity, can be one of the most common areas of war between parents and their children.

 

But wait! If you do a little homework yourself, you can approach the whole homework scene a little differently. If you begin with some appreciation of your child’s disappointment and concern and put in place a structure, you can avoid all the fights, the chaos, the begging and moments of anxiety.  It will definitely help your child learn to work through the exasperation and to develop the self-discipline to complete the work on time.


1. Set a Good example

Children learn better from experiencing things than from hearing their parents telling them things. Show your child that the time management skills he or she is learning are an important part of the things that the child will do as an adult. Be positive and encouraging yourself by managing time effectively, and you might be amazed by how quickly the transformation takes place in children and how efficiently your children learn the most effective ways to manage time. 

        

We prepare a family calendar, involving all members of the family. The entire family follows the schedule religiously. This has not only resulted in a plain-sailing communication but has also narrowed the scope of arguments since the work is completed on time. We let our daughter decide how much time should be given to each task including the fun activities and which tasks should be on the priority list. This gives her the motivation to get committed to the assigned task and complete it on time.

2. Pick a place for homework and remove distractions

If your child is distracted by television, computer games or social media, you should impose restrictions. Otherwise, these distractions will eat into his or her studies and other important activities and will throw time management out of the window.

Kids need a designated study area where they can do homework without being distracted. Your child’s homework area should have good lighting and it should be fairly quiet. Turn off all the electronic devices, discourage your child from making and receiving social telephone calls during homework time.

3. Set a regular time for homework, stick to the schedule, monitor the progress, and measure time

Children need to know that their family members hold so much importance to homework. This gives the children a good reason to complete assignments and to turn them in on time.

• Having a regular time to do homework helps children to finish assignments. The best schedule is the one that works for your child and your family. What works well in one household may not work in another.

• Your child’s outdoor and extracurricular activities, such as sports, dance, and music, may mean that you need a flexible homework schedule. You will need to work with your school child to develop a schedule and put it at a place where the child sees it often. If there isn’t enough time to finish homework, your child may need to drop some outside activity. Let him or her know that homework is a high priority task.

• Monitor the homework and other assignments and provide your assistance as and when required to ensure your child has the clarity of the work and that necessary supplies are provided. Avoid too much parent involvement as this can make children dependent. Let them become independent and responsible.

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