Surprising Benefits of Gratitude: Developing a Thankful Heart in Kids

In this episode, Dr. Kathy discusses the importance of gratitude, especially during Thanksgiving. She delves into the benefits of being thankful and how to develop a gratitude practice. She also explores how gratitude can heal past traumatic experiences and build resilience for future challenges. The Dr. Kathys are joined by Dr. Kathy Cook, who shares insights from her book, Parent Differently, and highlights the significance of gratitude in parenting. She mentions a Stanford professor's study exploring how gratitude practices can rewire the brain and change our reactions to fear and defense.