While much of the Gratitude research is focused on adults, there are several studies that show that there is a direct link between gratitude and happiness in children by the time they are 5 years old. Encouraging your little ones to say "Thank You" is a great place to start in the teaching and catching of gratitude, but TRUE GRATITUDE is actually much more involved than just good manners. According to researchers from UNC (University of North Carolina), gratitude consists of 4 parts.
Check out this bundle of resources and ideas created by Sesame Street to get started teaching your little ones.
The Children’s Mercy Hospital is working with our community partners to address needless injuries and violence taking place in the greater Kansas City area. Did you know that every day 20 children needlessly die from preventable injuries – and their deaths make up more deaths than all other diseases combined? Their family members are also dying and being hospitalized. Across the country, some of the nation’s leading injury and violence prevention organizations will come together to raise awareness about the burden of injury and violence. They will join forces to push for change on the 2nd annual "National Injury Prevention Day." Please Join us at Charlie’s House to reduce the risk of firearm injury to children in and around your home. Charlie’s House 2425 Charlotte Street Kansas City, MO 64108Agenda November 18, 2021 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. COVID-19 Pre-screening of all Participants 9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Charlie’s House Tour of Head Start Guest (reservation needed) – Tour reservations will be scheduled at 15 minute appointments
NIPD Partners Be SMART – Every Town for Gun Safety Charlie's House Children’s Mercy Hospital City of Kansas City Missouri Grandparents Against Gun Violence Johnson County KS Health Department KCMO Health Department KCMO Police Department Lenita Johnson, IFCK Mid America Head Start Association Mid-West Trauma Society Mothers in Charge Nurture KC Operation Breakthrough Saint Luke’s Hospital Samuel Rogers Health Center Swope Health Services YMCA of Greater Kansas City For more information about Charlie's House please visit www.charlieshouse.org |
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