Illustrations by Andrew Torrens
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Links and resources
Getting kids to count their blessings can make them happier and less materialistic.
Gratitude is a uniquely soothing balm for the teen experience.
The great thing about gratitude is you can learn it, practice it, and cultivate it in your child.
This 6th grader finds reasons to be grateful every day.
Research shows grateful teens are more satisfied with their lives, use their strengths to better their community, are more engaged in their schoolwork and hobbies, have higher grades, and are less envious, depressed, and materialistic.
