Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes - Paperback

by Kristen Welch (Author)

"But everyone else has it." "If you loved me, you'd get it for me!" When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. You love your children--don't you want them to be happy and to fit in?

Kristen Welch knows firsthand it's not that easy. In fact, she's found out that when you say yes too often, it's not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet--it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give their kids everything. Teaching them the difference between "want" and "need" is the first step in the right direction. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who will love God, serve others, and grow into hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults.

It's never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don't just say--but mean!--"thank you" for everything they have.

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It can be so tough not to cave when your children ask for stuff. "I want it! It would make me happy! Can't you please get it for me?" Of course you love your kids--don't you want them to be happy and to fit in, even if it's tough on your wallet and your peace of mind?

Kristen Welch found out firsthand it's not that easy--and learned the surprising truth that giving our kids the world looks different than what you'd expect. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares her own family's journey of discovering:

• Why it's best and healthiest not to give our kids everything
• What it takes to give kids perspective through service and hard work
• The secrets to guiding children to become fulfilled, successful adults
• How to say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who love God and others

It's never too late to raise grateful kids. Get ready to cultivate a spirit of genuine appreciation and create a Jesus-centered home in which your kids don't just say--but actually mean!--"thank you" for everything they have.