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Speaking of Psychology

How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

Kim Mills

Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.5839 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy or obvious. Andrea Hussong, PhD, talks about why gratitude matters; how to help kids feel thankful, recognize generosity and think about others; and how to respond productively in the moment when kids do something ungrateful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As we gather around Thanksgiving tables with our friends and family, many of us may take a moment to

0:36.4

think about the things we're grateful for in our lives.

0:39.6

For parents, the season may be a reminder that gratitude is something they want to cultivate in

0:44.9

their kids year round. After all, studies have shown that a grateful attitude can help us cope with

0:50.9

challenges, and gratitude is good for our relationships, our mental health,

0:55.1

and even our physical health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy

1:00.9

or obvious. How do we raise children who don't just say thank you, but feel thankful, kids who

1:07.4

recognize generosity and think about others? At what age can kids start to understand

1:12.9

gratitude and how does their understanding change over time? How can you teach your children to

1:18.1

appreciate what they have while acknowledging frustration, unfairness, and disappointment?

1:24.4

Welcome to Speaking of Psychology, the flagship podcast of the American Psychological Association

1:29.9

that examines the links between psychological science and everyday life.

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