Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes

You love your children - don't you want them to be happy and to fit in? Kristen Welch knows firsthand that it's not that easy. "But everyone else has it." "If you loved me, you'd get it for me!" When you hear these comments from your kids, it can be tough not to cave. In Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen shares the ups and downs in her own family's journey of discovering why it's healthiest not to give one's kids everything. With many practical tips and anecdotes, she shares how to help kids become hardworking, fulfilled, and successful adults.. In fact she's found out that when you say yes too often, it's not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet - it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. Teaching them the difference between "want" and "need" is the first step in the right direction

The issue is real but the book needs polishing Great concept. I agree with the issue and want grateful kids, too. However, in this book the author was getting off topic and telling random stories about her kids. It was too unorganized.. allison boyes said Fantastic book! I'm a mom to 5 and under. Fantastic book! I'm a mom to 5 and under and this book gives me practical ways to combat entitlement. Kristen writes as if we're having a conversation over coffee and she's sharing her learned wisdom. I've not once thought she was preachy our pious. She shares with grace and compassion- letting you knew that she's just a mom trying to wade through .like everyone else. Great perspective Very easy read and truthful testimony. Highly recommend. It's a good lesson on tough love and being okay with having to be the bad guy now and then. Great advice on setting expectations and ground rules/limitations on kids and sticking to them.