RAISING THANKFUL CHILDREN A DAILY DOSE OF GRATITUDE
Most parents want their kids to view Thanksgiving as a meaningful event — not just an opportunity to indulge in turkey and mashed potatoes. Unfortunately, most kids’ eyes will glaze over when their parents launch into a lecture about thankfulness. You will likely find better success by emphasizing the value of gratitude all year long. “What do you say?” It’s a question we all ask our young children after someone does something nice for them. This practice instills good manners, but it shouldn’t be confused with teaching gratitude. Imparting the meaning behind the words “thank you” takes something more.
According to Uber’s 2017-2018 safety report, there were 58 fatalities, 3,045 sexual assaults, and nine fatal physical assaults reported out of the 1.3 billion total rides in the U.S. As a result, Uber stepped up their safety features and initiated new programs like the Industry Sharing Safety Program. This program shares information about offenders with other ride-share companies that may otherwise hire these same drivers. can incorporate gratitude more into your everyday life. Are you as thankful as you should be? Do you repay favors and write thank-you notes? Do you regularly talk about why you’re so fortunate or what you’re thankful for? Cultivating gratitude in your life sets a good example, and many studies show it benefits your mental health as well. Next, consider how you can encourage your child to reflect on who they’re grateful for. Acts of kindness and returning the favor to those who have been good to us can inspire kids to put their gratitude into action. Doing some yardwork, sharing a toy, or making a painting as a gift can help children understand how powerful it can be to outwardly show our gratitude for the people who are in our lives. Consistency is the most crucial factor, so try to find ways you can incorporate gratitude into your everyday routine. Children of any age can keep a gratitude journal with
their parents’ help. Some families also use a gratitude jar where each family member can write what they’re grateful for on a slip of paper and add something different to the jar each week. It’s the perfect way to keep gratitude front and center. These lessons may not sink in immediately, but by cultivating these positive habits in our everyday lives, you will see a big difference in the long run.
If you want grateful children, you need to be grateful parents. Consider how you
Ride-sharing services have become extremely popular, and people don’t need to rely on public transportation to get around! But despite the ever-growing popularity of ride-share services, safety has become a central theme that many are concerned with. While utilizing these services is a good alternative, knowing how to do it safely is essential! GUARANTEE A SAFE RIDE HOME How Being Aware Can Eliminate Risks
Ride-share tips may keep you safe.
Luckily, millions of passengers use these services with no significant safety issues. But, there are a few tips to help minimize the risks as you use a ride-share service. • Stay indoors while requesting a ride- share service. • Double-check the vehicle, license plate, and driver’s name to be sure it matches the description on the app. • Ask the driver who they are picking up; if they don’t say your name, don’t get in the vehicle! • Inform someone of your whereabouts; some apps even let you share your tracking location. • Trust your instinct; if you don’t feel safe, end the ride. Knowing the safety risks associated with ride-share services is always a good idea. Remember the golden rule, if a situation makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, don’t accept the ride and call someone you trust to pick you up.
Know these ride-share risks.
There will always be some risk in any form of vehicle transportation. However, there are risks specific to ride-sharing that both riders and drivers should be aware of. These include the following: • Driver impersonation • Accidents • Road safety • Low-rated drivers or passengers • Insurance gaps — your auto insurance
Is ride-sharing safe?
Tens of millions of trips are made by ride- share companies — like Uber and Lyft — each day, most of which are entirely safe. Though there are still those concerned about drivers and passengers, each company is constantly adding and updating new safety features to their apps.
may not cover you if you are in an accident while using your vehicle for commercial purposes.
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