Help Kids Feel Thankful All Year via Good Housekeeping

Reward Gratitude

Put out an empty jar, suggests WE co-founder Craig Kielburger. Whenever your child shows that he's thankful to you or someone else, drop a marble in the jar. When it's full, take him out for a treat.

Put a Pause on Buying

Ask your family to commit to an entire week without excess spending. For example, eat in and play board games instead of your usual Friday night dinner-and-a-movie ritual. You'll have just as much fun, and your children will appreciate the luxury of a night out even more.

Create a Capsule

Each year on the same day (say, a birthday or special anniversary) have your child write what he is thankful for on a slip of paper. Date it, slip it in a plastic bag and bury it in the backyard, says Kielburger. A year later, dig it up. Repeat year after year and watch the gratitude grow!

Written by Alexis Reliford