In this Thanksgiving episode, Erin and Chris explore how gratitude can completely shift your mindset, your parenting, and your family culture—especially if you're raising teens or young adults in a stressful, noisy world.

You’ll hear real stories, honest reflections, and simple gratitude practices that help you break out of parent guilt, lower anxiety, and create a calmer, more connected home. This episode will help you slow down, get grounded, and see your child—and yourself—with more compassion.

What We Cover:

• Why gratitude actually works How it rewires your thinking, reduces stress, and lightens emotional heaviness.
• Letting go of guilt and “parent autopilot” Small mindset shifts that help you feel more present and confident.
• Easy gratitude rituals for busy parents Daily practices (journaling, walks, meditations, end-of-day moments) that help you reset quickly.
• How to express gratitude to your teen or young adult Simple language you can use today to build trust and connection.
• A meaningful Thanksgiving practice A family gratitude moment that can shift the energy at your table and set the tone for 2026.

Parenting teens and young adults is emotional and unpredictable—but gratitude helps you reconnect with who you are, show up with more patience, and model the emotional skills your kids need most.

Links & Resources:

• Parent Coaching Program:

https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/parents

• Explore our teen and young adult coaching programs:

https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another parent who needs some hope and clarity this week.