Teaching Gratitude in a World of Plenty
Being born behind the Iron Curtain taught me that gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you”. It’s a way of seeing the world. Now, as a mom raising my daughter in a culture of abundance, I often wonder how to help her appreciate what she has without feeling deprived. In this post, I share gentle, mindful ways to teach gratitude to children so they grow up grounded, content, and aware of the quiet gifts all around them.