Gratitude on Ask Mom with Sue Donnellan
Sue Donnellan Shares Practical Ways to Teach Kids Genuine Gratitude Every Day.
Practical Ways to Teach Kids Genuine Gratitude Every Day
Most parents try to teach gratitude by reminding kids to “say thank you.” But real gratitude isn’t a script. It’s a feeling. And the reason many kids don’t show it has nothing to do with entitlement and everything to do with emotional overwhelm, development, and the ability to receive.
In this episode, we’ll uncover why forced “thank yous” backfire, why the holidays make gratitude harder (not easier), and how kids often look ungrateful simply because they don’t yet know how to receive attention or generosity. You’ll learn what genuine appreciation looks like at different ages, how to help kids access it even in overstimulating moments, and the simple daily mantra that turns frustration to appreciation instantly.
If you want kids who feel thankful, not just perform it, this conversation will change the way you think about gratitude.
Listen For:
- the surprising reason some kids shrink during gift-giving
- how to rescue gratitude from holiday chaos
- small, everyday ways to grow appreciation without reminders or pressure
- the 2-minute practice that rewires your home
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Sue Donnellan
As a mother who has balanced raising four kids (including triplets) with a full-time business and a husband who deployed to combat five times, I fully understand the demands on parents to successfully manage a busy family life. The steep learning curve of going from one to four children almost instantly kickstarted my methods for nurturing four unique individuals. My no-nonsense, judgement-free parenting style created an environment of freedom, flexibility and self-initiated learning for our kids. After twenty years in the trenches, parenting four happy, prosperous people, there is much to share that will make the entire process stress-free, effective and fun.
Randee Moore
Randee Moore is a mom of two, a copywriter and marketing strategist who’s obsessed with learning and personal growth. With a background in psychology, she’s passionate about exploring research based ways to parent with purpose and intention. She runs on caffeine, recharges in nature, and never leaves home without a good book.
