Everyday Gratitude: Scavenger Hunts for Kids AND Caregivers
One predominant theme during the month of November is always that of thankfulness, or gratitude. It is often viewed as a month of intended reflection; a time to slow down and think deeply about the good things we have in our lives. Annual practices, like the November “30 Days of Gratitude” Challenge, and ongoing mindfulness strategies, like keeping a Gratitude Journal, encourage us to consider small things that bring us joy.
Simply thinking about things for which we hold gratitude can make us happier. It can alleviate some of the stress we carry from day to day. It can boost our mental and physical health.
Here is a link where you can learn more about the benefits of practicing gratitude and different ways to get started in your practice: tinyurl.com/b25ruy5t. And, here is a video by Sesame Street in Communities that helps young children understand the meaning of “gratitude” — tinyurl.com/3krkc39v.
For fun, this month, we have created Gratitude Scavenger Hunts, for both kids and caregivers, to help remember some of the small things in our lives that bring us joy, that make us happy, and for which we hold gratitude.
CLICK HERE to access the “Attitude of Gratitude Scavenger Hunt – Just for Kids!”
CLICK HERE to access the “Attitude of Gratitude Scavenger Hunt – For Family Caregivers”
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Whitney Stohr is a Parent to Parent Coordinator at The Arc of Snohomish County. She is passionate about advocating for medically complex children and children with disabilities and their families. She is a mom and medical caregiver herself, who is energized by working closely with other parent/family caregivers. She lives with her three-year-old son Malachi and husband Jason in Lynnwood. Connect with her online at whitney@arcsno.org.