10. Is Gratitude Overrated?

Have you had "start gratitude practice" on your to-do list for years, or get eye rolls every time you try it with your kid?You're not alone, my friend!In this solo episode, I dig into why gratitude can be powerful, why it sometimes backfires, and what to do instead, especially for single parents raising spirited or neurodivergent kids.You’ll hear:✅ When and how gratitude practices help “train your brain” (and the key ingredient for success).⚠️ Common pitfalls (think: toxic positivity) and barriers, and what to do instead.🌱 Simple, realistic alternatives that create similar benefits.💡 Practical ideas for you and your kids.❤️ I also share a special message of gratitude for you, dear listener. So make sure you catch the end of the episode!👉 Enjoying the podcast? I'd love if you'd share it with a friend or leave a quick rating or review. It truly helps the show reach more single parents (and anyone who feels like one!).＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿❤️ Enrollment is open for Coaching Circles! Only 3 spots per Circle. 👉 parentingwithconnection.com/circles ❤️ FREE guide: Tantrums, & Meltdowns, & Rages...Oh My! The single parent's guide to understanding challenging behaviors＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿CONNECT WITH DR. GILA👉 Join the newsletter for practical parenting tips and a hefty dose of empathy, delivered straight to your inbox.🔗 Website: www.parentingwithconnection.com✉️ E-mail: [email protected]＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿© 2025 Dr. Gila Parenting | All rights reservedDISCLAIMER: All episodes of Single-Parenting with Connection (NOT Perfection) are for educational and informational purposes only. Although Dr. Gila is a licensed psychologist and certified coach, this podcast and the information discussed within the podcast do not constitute therapy, counseling, coaching, or other professional service, and are not a substitute for professional services including medical or psychological advice. Moreover, the views expressed on the podcast are those of the host and guests. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the content.Any use of this intellectual property owned by Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA) may not be used in connection with the sale or distribution of any content (free or paid, written or verbal), product, and/or service by you without prior written consent from Dr. Gila Parenting (DBA).