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Dr. Gigi Chawla speaks on teaching children the value of giving

Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of general pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota, appeared on the WCCO Mid-Morning show to talk about how parents can teach their children the value of giving. She recommended minimizing television time for children in order to avoid advertisements, leading by example, and allowing children to decide how they want to give back. She discussed the positive mental and physical health outcomes related to practicing gratitude and mindfulness. Watch the full segment: Teaching kids the value of giving during the holidays.

Kaitlyn Kamleiter