Comments on: Guiding Children From Grouchy to Grateful

By: Brittany

Brittany — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:44:11 +0000

This is so helpful! Thank you!

By: sharlene

sharlene — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:25:29 +0000

In reply to MaryEllen Bream. this comment from Breanne is how I feel every day. Can I get this game still, please. I need something to help.

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:18:47 +0000

In reply to Breanne Smith. Thanks for your comment, Breanne. Teaching our children any character worth having is definitely hard work!

By: Breanne Smith

Breanne Smith — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:16:54 +0000

This is beautiful! I will likely implement this into a family home evening lesson. It’s disheartening to hear my children complain; especially after cooking for 2 hours. What I started doing was having them help cook, while explaining that it hurts my feelings every time they complain after all the hard work I do. I did this with the laundry too. One of my boys would stomp his feet every time he had to put away a basket of clothes. So, I taught him to fold. It took my kids a month to learn to fold as well as I do but now when they come home to a folded basket of laundry they are grateful for the work I have done and say so. Teaching kids can be such a blessing. I love the question, “what if you woke up with only the things you thanked God for?” I am always encouraging gratitude in prayers. That is such a lovely way to put it. I am going to have to email you for that game.

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:15:21 +0000

In reply to Christine barrie.

Hi Christine,
If you’ll email ussjoyful@gmail.com, Jeannette will get you all set up!

By: Christine barrie

Christine barrie — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:53:42 +0000

I would like a copy of thankful wars please x

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:57:27 +0000

In reply to Kristi Miller. A journal is a great idea!

By: Kristi Miller

Kristi Miller — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 00:08:50 +0000

I love the idea of having your kids say three things they are thankful for when they complain. I’m stealing that. We utilize a Thankful journal with our toddler and it has been great to record and look back over the things she has said. I know she’ll love seeing all the funny things she put down when she is older. We also volunteer. I think helping others can be eye-opening for kids. Found you at Soul Survival. 🙂

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:17:08 +0000

In reply to Hannah Atkinson. No, they are never too young to learn!

By: MaryEllen Bream

MaryEllen Bream — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:16:04 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Shackelford. That's a great way to end the day!