 Image by Pexels As we reflect on this season of Thanksgiving, it is more than just merely a season of gratitude. According to John Hopkin’s Medicine, teaching and incorporating an attitude of gratitude in children can have far reaching health benefits.
Children and families that practice gratitude as part of their daily life and routine report decreased stress, less anxiety, lower rates of depression, better sleep, and a more optimistic outlook. Given the rapidly rising mental health crises and escalating chronic disease rates in children, learning and practicing an attitude of gratitude at a young age has the opportunity to provide lifelong health benefits. How do we as parents teach our children an attitude of gratitude? It starts with us! A daily mindfulness of the blessings and provisions we often take for granted. The following are ideas that can be used with children and include:
In our home the weeks prior to Thanksgiving we have a thankfulness basket or thankful jar with small pieces of paper. Each member of the family records individual things (one item listed per paper) they are grateful for over the past year. On Thanksgiving Eve, we gather as a family and take turns, drawing the slips of paper from the basket, and reading what has been listed on them. We close the evening with a prayer of gratitude for the blessings we have experienced the past year. May your family experience the blessings of an attitude of gratitude, not only during the upcoming Thanksgiving season, but all year long! 🍁Happy Thanksgiving from Wellness 4 KIDS. Are you interested in building your child's health and wellness through holistic care? Contact Wellness 4 KIDS for a FREE Pediatric Wellness Discovery Call.  Image by Pexel Is your child one of the 50% of children that has been diagnosed with a chronic illness? In recent years the rates of childhood chronic disease has increased substantially. Prevalence of chronic disease in U.S. Children
Why have the rates of chronic illness increased so rapidly in children? There are likely several contributing factors. A few of the leading reasons hypothesized is:
What as a parent can you do to help prevent or address chronic illness in your child?
The rising rates of childhood chronic illness impacts the entire family. Parents and children experience increased stress along with missed work and school days which can negatively impact work productivity and education. Childhood chronic disease can lead to increased financial burden for the family.
Are you concerned about your child’s health? Are you ready to address the underlying root causes of your child’s chronic illness to promote a brighter future for your child? ☀️ 🎈Children’s health struggles respond well to early interventions to promote positive health outcomes. Wellness 4 KIDS focuses on building health not just treating disease. Learn more at www.Wellness4KIDS.net and Contact us for a FREE Pediatric Wellness Discovery Call to learn how to address your child’s health concerns with a holistic approach. |
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