There is nothing that makes us happier as parents than to have happy children! We love to give them presents that bring a smile to their face. Seeing our children smile brings us great joy and satisfaction. But is the investment of time and money spent on giving our children material things generating the return we are hoping for?
On today’s episode, we will explore a powerful strategy for creating lasting happiness, strengthening our relationships, and building a healthier future for our greatest treasure, our children.
On today’s episode:
- Holiday awakening 2:05
- A life full of things 3:42
- A path that just feels more natural 5:05
- The gift of learning 6:49
- Less stuff for more play time 8:36
- Cooperation and sharing happens more easily with fewer things 8:55
- A better investment 9:57
- Having grateful and generous children 10:17
- The secret to having happier children 12:01
- Getting to know your children 13:38
- Learning about themselves and the world 17:27
- Opening the door to the world by giving them confidence 18:28
Power Quotes
A life full of things was not the life I wanted 3:43
Children with few toys, but parents who spend time with them, do better in school 7:05
Investing in fewer toys has a better return in play time 8:41
A child who has been given everything they want is less grateful and generous than the child who has few material possessions 11:34
Lifelong happiness comes from experiences, not from the things you buy for your children 12:34
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