Ten Tips for Raising Generous Kids

Training children to be generous can be overwhelming! It’s often difficult to get kids to even share with their siblings. Compassion, kindness, empathy, and generosity can be modeled and taught to our kids.

Generosity is easily taught during the holidays with so many options and opportunities for families to get involved helping others. Use these ten tips to encourage generosity in your family during the holidays and all year long. Ten Tips for Raising Generous Kids

Ten Tips for Raising Generous Kids 

1. Model a generous heart; avoid selfishness.
2. Be thankful and content.
3. Discuss the difference between wants and needs.
4. Praise your child when helpful, generous behaviors are exhibited.
5. Practice empathy, placing oneself in another’s shoes.
6. Identify ways to help others.
7. Take advantage of opportunities to share with others during the holidays.
8. Be hospitable by inviting family and friends into your home.
9. Expect children to share and be kind to one another.
10. Encourage your children to express thanks to others verbally and with written notes.

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