Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. This is NOT a Hallmark holiday in fact it is a holiday based on giving thanks. What a great time to  teach our children ways of showing Gratitude and Giving. I have put together some simple ways to teach your children of any age the art of giving. You can turn one of these activities into a family tradition during the holidays. Ways of Showing Gratitude to Others:   Just say, “thank you”. It sounds simple but it can be easily forgotten. As the parent you should model by saying, “thank you” on a daily basis. The more you say ,”thank you” the more your children will say it too. Write a note of thanks. A nice idea to begin in your family may be for everyone in your family to write a letter of thanks to someone in your family. It can be a very simple but a powerful way of showing your gratitude. Ways of Giving to Others:  You can have your children bake some treats for a family member or friend that needs some joy in their lives. They will enjoy their  time baking while learning that giving is also fun too. […]