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Episode 2790:

Brittany Olson offers practical, heartfelt strategies to help children cultivate gratitude during a season often dominated by consumerism. From screen-free months to meaningful giving traditions, her ideas empower parents to reduce holiday overwhelm and nurture deeper appreciation in their families.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/gratitude-vs-consumption/

Quotes to ponder:

"When my kids have no screen time they are self-aware, kind, thoughtful, responsive, helpful, grateful, and polite."

"They cannot beg for toys they don't know about."

"When they have a lot of screen time they are impulsive, insatiable, zoned out, selfish, and rude."

Episode references:

Operation Christmas Child: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child