🎧 Parents love nap-time jazz... but this week's Gratitude Walk might be even better

Hello parents & friends,

Before we talk about raising strong kids or building good habits…

Let’s start with something simple:

Let’s smile. 😊

Because when we smile, we teach better, we listen better—and we enjoy each other more.

😂 Parent Joke of the Week

Q: What’s a parent’s favorite type of music?
A: NAP-time jazz.
It’s silent... and soothing. 😴

If that made you laugh—even a little—then you’re already winning today.

Let’s take that good energy and turn it into this week’s family mission.

👣 Week 3 Mission: The Gratitude Walk Challenge

This week, I want to share a story about a boy who once told me,

“Master Hong, I don’t like my life. Nothing exciting ever happens.”

He was serious. So I didn’t lecture him—I invited him for a walk.

We didn’t go anywhere special. Just around the school.

“Let’s try something. Just name things around you that you’re thankful for.”

He looked confused, but started slowly:

“My backpack... my shoes... water fountain…”

Then a pause. Then more:

“My friends... my mom picking me up... the sunny sky…”

And by the time we got back, he smiled.

“My day didn’t change… but I feel better.”

That’s when I realized something powerful:

Gratitude doesn’t change your location—it changes your focus.

You don’t need a vacation or a big reward to feel joy.
You just need a reason to look around.

🧾 How to Use This Week’s Mission

For Parents:
Take a Gratitude Walk with your kids.
Let each person name at least 5 things they’re thankful for.
It can be outside, on the way to school, or even walking around the house.

For Teachers:
Lead your students on a quick Gratitude Walk.
Ask: “What’s something you notice today that you’re thankful for?”

💭 Reflection from Master Hong

“Gratitude is a muscle. The more we use it, the more it lifts us.”

Ask your kids:
• What’s one small thing that made today better?
• What’s something you’ve never said “thank you” for before?

🔜 Coming Next Week...

How one family’s 5-second bedtime cheer became a nightly tradition of confidence and joy.

Until then, keep kicking forward — and don’t forget to smile along the way.

💛
— Master Chris Hong
Founder, Kick Your Life™
KickYourLife.com