Children need to develop a healthy positive attitude towards life at a young age. This will help them weather challenges they face positively. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude greatly enhances optimism, self-esteem, and relationships. The easiest way to get children to be grateful is to demonstrate this yourself. Say it out loud! A few easy ways to integrate gratitude into your lifestyle: Start the day with gratitude and set the right tone for the day. Ask your child about what they are grateful for that day at bedtime. Talk to them about a difficult situation they faced and help them see the positive side. With some practice, this will become a habit. Happy children make a happy planet. Please share! Related: For an easy meditation practice for children, please click on the link below https://youtu.be/P724AjthZCc

If you think only adults feel stressed, think again. Children are equally susceptible to stress especially during a challenging time like this year. Meditation is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, just like physical fitness. A natural and positive side effect of meditation is increased focus in the present moment. Children can be taught meditation at a young age. A simple and fun ritual, even for a minute can have many benefits. Contrary to popular belief, meditation is not about having no thoughts. This meditation teaches children to visualize grounding themselves to the earth. This allows your child to express their imagination and stay focussed. Be sure to ask them about what they imagined for their roots and the center of the earth. It will get your child excited about doing the meditation and prepare to be amazed at their wild imagination!