How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD

This is an interview on the Speaking of Psychology podcast with Dr. Andrea Hussong, a developmental scientist, about raising grateful children. Dr. Hussong defines gratitude, explains its benefits for children's social skills and well-being, and discusses how children's understanding of gratitude evolves with age. She shares advice from her "Raising Grateful Children" program, emphasizing the importance of parents modeling gratitude, selecting activities that demonstrate gratitude, and having productive conversations about gratitude. She also addresses the challenges of balancing gratitude with acknowledging life's difficulties and the impact of socioeconomic status on gratitude.