To help your children enjoy the uplifting effects of spirituality, you can follow a few simple, practical steps in everyday life. Psychology professor Mark Holder suggests three main ways to get your children started:
1. Foster a sense of gratitude in your children.
2. Encourage them to engage in acts of kindness.
3. Help them develop a sense of purpose.
Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, the author of “The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want,” offers additional advice for parents:
1. Teach your children the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.
2. Encourage regular expressions of gratitude.
3. Support their efforts to build meaningful relationships.
While the original article from the Ottawa Citizen in 2010 is no longer available online, the advice remains valuable and worth sharing.