Killing Ingratitude in Your Family

We play "the Thankful Game" in our home periodically. Everyone gets a bowl of M&Ms, or peanuts, or something small and yummy. We often sit around the living room, sometimes I'll get a fire going in the fireplace. You need to have the whole family together and relaxed. The rules are simple:

One person announces something he/she is thankful for. It can be anything that comes to mind.
That person gets to eat one M&M or peanut or treat from his/her bowl.
Each person goes in turn.
Repeat until all the treats are gone.

We find this very helpful to kill the ingratitude that creeps into our family life. Mom and Dad need to set the pace on this one. This is a terrific way to help train children to think about others and give thanks to the One who has blessed us.