Episode 177: Gratitude Made Simple: Creative Parenting Hacks to Grow Thankfulness in Kids with Nicole Oke

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In this episode of Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting, DJ Stutz chats with Nicole Oke, an award-winning children's book author, Girl Scout leader, and wildland firefighting professional based in Boise, Idaho. As a mom of two daughters with big emotions, Nicole knows firsthand how crucial it is to teach kids emotional intelligence. She shares practical ways to help children identify, process, and regulate their emotions, using her bestselling book Penny Panda and the Gift of Possibility as a guide.

Together, DJ and Nicole dive into strategies for fostering gratitude in families. Nicole explains how teaching gratitude can transform family dynamics and improve children’s relationships at home and school. The episode wraps up with a conversation on resilience, and how life’s challenges provide opportunities for growth. Tune in for insightful tips on raising emotionally aware and grateful kids!
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TIMESTAMPS
4:03 DJ Stutz emphasizes the importance of acknowledging small acts of kindness and gratitude.
14:20 So often what seems like a negative experience turns out to be a positive in the long run.
17:00 DJ and Nicole discuss how having conversations centered in gratitude strengthens relationships and can reduce sibling rivalry.
25:09 DJ and Nicole share how helping our children to find gratitude in unexpected places sets them up for a life of joy.
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