As a child grows, they are moving from an ego-centric view of the world to a more outward-looking one. Hand in hand with this, they need to develop the value of gratitude. It will enable them to have a more positive outlook on life, if nothing else.

Now is the time to start laying the foundations that gratitude needs to become an action. The preschool years are the perfect time for teaching children how to show appreciation by encouraging them to help with thank-you notes for their birthday presents or encouraging them to reflect on the benefits of friends and family.