Cultivating an attitude of gratitude

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude

Sep 28, 2022 | Blog

We live in a world that constantly bombards our children with messages suggesting that happiness, recognition, ……life itself, is a result of what we can accumulate; material possessions, likes on Instagram, selection for the 1st team, a degree…and so the list goes on.

Truth is that this is not the case and once this reality settles, they are left with an emptiness that over time can leave them with negative feelings and even depression.

However, as parents we can help our children develop a mechanism to protect them from this trap and its simpler than one would think…teach your child how to practice gratitude.

When we express gratitude, we begin to experience satisfaction and joy. It increases feelings of happiness, optimism, and hope. To have gratitude is to have an attitude of thankfulness. A practical way to develop this is to encourage your child to keep a daily ‘’gratitude journal’’.

To help your child start their journal give them the following prompts;

  • Who is a person for whom you are grateful today?
  • Did something happen today which you are thankful for?
  • What is a simple thing in your life that you can give thanks for today?
  • Was there a kindness shown to you today by someone for which you feel thankful?
  • Is there a talent, skill, or strength that you have that you can give thanks for?

Speak to you child about how we can lose our happiness when we focus on what we don’t have instead of all that we do have.

Let gratitude become an attitude of thankfulness in your family and watch your child grow in confidence, tolerance, and contentment.

Carrington Primary School reaches out to our children

Carrington Primary School reaches out to our children

Sep 23, 2022 | News

Carrington Primary School Cares

Educators and learners from Carrington Primary School with their amazing donation of clothing for our children.

Imagine our surprise when the principal of Carrington Primary School, Mrs Kunene, visited our child care centre on Friday 16 September to hand over a substantial donation of clothing for our children.

She brought with her three of the school’s educators and three learners, who were among the many who collected the clothing as their Mandela Day initiative. We were not only impressed by the generosity of the staff and children, but also knocked out by the way the school provided the opportunity and encouraged everyone to show their caring concern for children who are less fortunate. Sincere thanks to all concerned.

At a time when the cost of living has risen steeply, and many people are struggling to make ends meet, we are so grateful for the ongoing, generous support of our local community and friends.