Steve, I can't thank you and your children enough for giving us the gift of your work. I used this video in my seventh-grade classes today as we are parting for the Thanksgiving break. Your messages of gratitude really touched my students' hearts. When the day ended, several students came to me and thanked me for being their teacher (and gave me hugs). Moments like these let you know you're doing something right.

Man, Steve, you're an incredible storyteller. I'm thankful that you are raising what I know will be three more incredible storytellers!

“You need to have a sponsor of a tissue brand,” Emmet. My exact thought.

Thank You CBS News for this series!

Steve, I realize your audience is aimed at children however this series is the BEST thing I have seen on KZfaq. It is uplifting, positive, and educational. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your children are wonderful kids. A true gift to humanity. Please tell them thank you from me for their work in making these episodes. We are blessed to have people like you and your family in this world.

crying over my breakfast cereal. i have gratitude for this video!

Dear Steve, Meryl and Emmett, Today your wonderful show reminded me to be grateful for dear friends and (now former) students in Moscow, Idaho, where I was a music teacher and choir director. When I was diagnosed with ALS in April of 2017, my principal and the organist at my church, plus another couple of dear friends, decided to throw a “going away party” for me. This was also for my husband, who shortly after my diagnosis was himself diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was receiving chemotherapy hundreds of miles from home at the time of the party, but we were both so thankful that he was included in the minds and hearts of our friends. The party included lots of great food, and thee bands: a local jazz ensemble, composed of our friends and colleagues, and two marimba bands-my students from the elementary charter school where I taught (who are still playing together in high school), and the adult marimba ensemble I played with. It was unforgettable! THEN, two months after that, my students, Sesitshaya Marimba and our klezmer band Gefilte Trout threw a fundraiser for my new, very expensive medication. I was still able to play in all those groups, so I did! The people of Moscow, Idaho are the best. But the truth is that there are people like that all over the world. Thank you for reminding us all of that. PS My ALS is moving very slowly, and my husband is in “durable”remission-where his doctors do not expect the cancer to return. We now live in Salem, Oregon, near our older son and daughter-in-law, who are both in healthcare and take great care of us! We are truly VERY GRATEFUL!!

And this is what America should be about. Not politics, disagreements, or hate. Thank you, Steve, Meryl, and Emmett! You made my week!

It's not so much that Meryl, Emmett, and George seem to be such adorable, terrific kids. It's also that they are so articulate and poised for their ages. That's a testament to you and Andrea.

Steve, if your children had a different dad, they would never be as kind and as loving as they are now. They are going to grow up so nice, and so loving to everyone. If they didn’t have you, this never would happen.

Kindness 101 is the best class ever!! Thank you so much for what you do...

Yay, Meryl! And Emmett is so right about the tissues~ Great job, Hartman family and CBS News!

I'm not only crying over the beautiful stories of gratitude, I'm crying over how kind Steve is and how pure his children are.

This is the first time during this corona virus era I have cried. Tears of joy.

I might be your oldest "student" at 74. Six years ago I started volunteering at a local school with a reading and mentoring program. I worked outside the U.S. for more than 20 years and our principal thought my perspective of life would benefit the kids. I write all the material, try to tie in short videos and always try to bring a moral into the lesson. I am really enjoying your lessons and have started a whole new series of stories for when school resumes in the fall using yours as my inspiration. I have always enjoyed your "On the Road" segments on CBS News, mostly because they always seem to make me feel better and this is the same. So as this story is about gratitude I'd like to show some. Thank you so much! Your kids are wonderful, by the way.

Boy did I cry! I am 73 years old and learned a lot today. Thank you to you and your sweet children..

I look forward to next weeks segment! Grateful for each of you ❤️

Steve, this is the second show I've watched of yours. Touches my heart dearly. I wish I had a father like you when I was a little girl. How different my life would have been. Your stories should be aired 24/7, it would make this world a whole better place. Your children are so amazing. 🙏🦋🕊

Steve, Thank you for reminding us about the golden rules. God bless you and your beautiful family.

I love this so much. Steve Hartman is one of the great human being alive today.

I love seeing kids with a good father who treat them with love and respect. What a difference.

Steve, I've watched you for years, and always enjoy your stories, but this series tops everything......fantastic job to you and your kids! keep up the great work....modern day Mr. Rogers

The Hartman family filling the shoes of Mr. Fred Rogers! Que the tissues!

What a precious human being you are Steve. Thank you.... thank you for showing us the good in our world.

I didn't know that we still have good people like here. I just cried, tears just flowed from my eyes. Thank you.

I have lived in 23 states, 6 counties, nomad…you make me feel less alone, connected to the country, because there is so much to this world than just NYC 💚🙏🏾

I can’t express how much I love and appreciate this show. Someday in my future, I look forward to watching Kindness 101 with my future grandkids! Your show is simply invaluable, heartwarming, uplifting, kind, inspiring and fills us with happiness. Thank you....to you, thank you to your amazing co-host, thank you to your awesome cameraman and family. Shows like this bring me back to my childhood for all the good shows I grew up watching and learning from.

These lessons are amazing. I am a paraprofessional (teacher's aide) at a grade school, and I would love to see the whole series used with the 4th graders I work with - they need these connections to humanity so much. I wonder if they would cry as much as I do through all these stories....

He seems like a genuine, down to Earth individual. It is nice to see a father who has his children involved in his projects. Being humble and grateful for all the little things can makes one appreciate them little more. On another note, it is fantastic that the students cared so much about their former teacher ! That is fantastic and so memorable !

Thank you to you and your nice children these story’s are so nice,it’s good to see people doing things

Steve, loved how you didn't speak condescendingly (like so many well-meaning ppl do) to the guy w ALS.

I never new CBS news could change me this much! Thanks for this!

Thank you so much for all your videos. Your voice and thoughts are much needed in the present times.

Adorable kids, and so polite.

This program is sooooo good !! Don't ever stop this....as a mother of grown children and one grandchild, I have sent this to my son who lives with his family in Ecuador. Excellent content and more to help parents and educators !! I can't say enough----thank you !!!!

Great work especially in these difficult times. Thank you

Looks like an amazing class!

I'm grateful to you and your children. lovely stories.

Steve,you are awesome! I love watching this. Your kids are adorable. God bless you.

This is my favorite show to evolve out of this virus. What a nightmare the pandemic has been. My heart breaks for all the suffering, yet, I'm so grateful for the wonderful things that are coming out of it. Here are some of my Virus Gratitudes (please feel free to add your own!): 1. Many people have more time to be quiet & still & to truly consider how precious our lives are. Perhaps they're reconsidering their livelihoods or other life choices. 2. Many people have more time with family & loved ones. Connections, real conversations, playing games, getting creative. I love it! 3. We've all realized (again) how much we love our families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, pets. 4. The planet can breathe again. Animals & trees & rivers & oceans & the sky are starting to heal because we're not torturing/killing them with our toxins. 5. Many are starting their own gardens at home. Healthy food, less impact on the planet. 6. The scarcity, poverty, food insecurity are front page news, & hopefully, this time we'll do something about it. 7. We've all seen quite clearly that our ESSENTIAL workers are teachers, bus drivers, grocery clerks, food servers, workers who pick produce, doctors/nurses/medical staff, truck drivers, delivery persons, etc. I pray we begin to honor the folks who TRULY make our country work & start paying them WAY more money! 8. We see how important immigrants are to our country -- many of whom provide absolutely essential services to keep our country going, much of it in keeping our food supply chain running. 9. Many rescue shelters are emptying out, since many more folks are at home & able to adopt pets. Yay! 10. Many people are helping others. Like Mr. Rogers says, 'look for the helpers." 11. Universal Basic Income is getting a boost. We see why it's so necessary, since almost half the country can't afford to make it through a crisis. Think how different this would be if every person had a savings account, a home, more than enough food, healthcare, etc. We'd be able to focus on what's important -- taking care of ourselves & each other, working together & keeping everyone safe. 12. Kindness 101 :) [Steve Hartman & his beautiful family, coming into my home once a week.] THANK YOU. We can make a better world out of this. Thank you, Steve, for all you're doing to make that happen. And congrats to Meryl for her bravery! And I loved Emmett's machine!

Needs to be required viewing

Mr. Hartman, I have been enjoying your stories for a few years now, but let's face it....your children...especially that adorable and engaging daughter....are the true stars here. I truly believe she should (or will) follow you in her choice of a vocation. Thanks for this series!

Thank you Hartmans all for teaching this 72 year old kid about ways to show gratitude. And among other things I am grateful to each of you three for reminding me about showing gratitude to others, maybe even people we don't like so much.

I am seeing this for the first time. This is just a wonderful way to teach. These children are blessed to have you as a father. I will send this to my grands.

Precious family

This is so good even for adults too. Thank you.

you guys are looking great! as always important messages, I try to practice this one heavily every day. right now im grateful for you guys!

When I am having a bad day or feeling negative ( who doesn’t have those moments ) I watch his videos and my spirits are lifted. Thanks again from NJ ❤️

Phil, your stories are not just for kids. All of us need to be reminded of these basic things. Karate masters with umpteenth degree black belts practice katas and basic punches and kicks over and over again. The concert master of the New York Philharmonic or of the Boston Pop Orchestra practices scales repetitionusly. We all need to be reminded of these little acts of gratitude and appreciation for others. Thank you do much for such a gift, even to us oldsters. We all need to be either introduced to it or reminded of that which we too easily forget. Also, I have always been so taken be your authenticity and humility. And your joy is so apparent in your children. Don't know if you'll see this, but you are so appreciated.

Hartman family...national treasures! 👏🙏

I have had a bad week.. and I’m an introvert, so do not easily share my feelings with anyone. These videos gives me hope. Thank you for that. Love from India.

I’m often cynical towards the US but despite everything that’s one thing that the US people have is their sense of patriotism. Bless you all from England and thank you for this lovely man and his children. I am greatful for watching this video it’s helped me start the day right. Bless you all xx

Steve Hartman you really learned how to include your kids in this project! Thatś a testament that youŕe learning as much as reporting and that is beautiful. I stopped watching the show in the beginning because I didnt care for your chemistry with your children, Merryl and Emmett (spelling?) But my sister encouraged me to look again, and Iḿ so happy I did. ALL THREE OF YOU make a beautiful team. EACH of you are critical to the success of the program.

How heart warming! I love these series. Makes me have hope and actually want to watch the news again.

I Don't KNOW HOW I ENDED UP SEEING THESE VIDEOS YEST. BUT I AM HOOKED.. GOT HOME LAST NIGHT AFTER A 13 HR. SHIFT N WAS SO EXCITED TO SHARE WITH MY 15 YR OLD DAUGHTER... HER REACTION WAS NOTHING LESS THAN WHAT I ALREADY KNEW.. BROKE DOWN IN TEARS AFTER SEEING A FEW VIDEOS.. AMAZING WORK.. THANK U FOR ALL U DO!!!

Love this. Thank you, young man. Thank you to every member of the military - who gave all.

I use these videos in my classroom as part of our Digital Daily Message. We are watching this one, because it is long, as part of a special Thanksgiving lesson this week. My students love them and they start such amazing conversations during our Morning Meetings.

I'm still watching in 2022 and so appreciating you and Meryl and Emmitt. You bring tears of joy and a full heart ❤️ . So grateful for all of you..thank you

Love it,kinda reminds me of Mr Rogers

I love your stories. Sometimes stories make me feel that I am not as important as the person being talked about. With Steve, I never feel that way. I feel that my purpose is important, even if God and I are the only ones who know what that purpose is.

The tears have mind of their own, too stubborn to keep within. Thank you for doing this.

These lessons on gratitude have been some of my very favorites.

Not just kids watching, also an old man isolated in the mountains of North Carolina with his big dog Buddy Buttons. So grateful for this series Thank you, Hartman family!!!❤❤❤

I absolutely LOVE your stories, they touch my heart and remind me that God is good! thank you ❤

When we are grateful, we are happier.

Wow, thank you, you made my husband and myself. I always watched your on the road and when I do no one can talk to me because your stories mean so much to me. You touch something for us👍🤝❤

Lord Enlarge there steps So they can receive Your wealth and prosperity!!You children of God are so blessed!!!💞💗💝💓💕🕊️💯 Thank you Father for answering my prayers and I appreciate you so I'm Greatful 🔥

I always have a tissue ready for your stories! They are truly beautiful!!!

I CANNOT take my eyes off Meryl. She’s a keeper!

We all need a Gratitude Noticer! Lovely piece. Adorable kids. Great job! Pass the tissue

I love your stories! I wish I had this when my daughter was young.

These children are so sweet! Like their Dad !

The last story was like a retelling of my favorite book, Tuesdays with Morrie. Thanks for this, Steve and fam. God bless you!

What a precious little family, and I am grateful for Steve Hartman. He's like a modern day Mr. Rogers, which is a wonderful thing. I've been watching him since I worked for my first TV station back in the 90s. He, along with Sheryl Attkisson, are about the only two positive things to come from CBS.

I am grateful that there are parents on this planet of the caliber of Steve Hartman and his (clearly extraordinary) wife. Emmet and Meryl are so intellectually and emotionally advanced that they cause any reasonable adult to stand in awe of the forces that nurtured them. Bravo, Hartman family! I hope that your show becomes a CBS television series!!

So thankful for Steve. Love him

Those kids as lovely they are, very they are very blessed to have a father like you 🙏💕

Wow what an awesome program. I love that it appeals to all ages and is giving such a positive message, thank you.

I love this series! Have always been a fan of Steve Hartman! I’m 70 & appreciate all of your stories!

This was beautiful of course. I only wish we could have these people be in charge of our country, states, school, and governments.

What a wonderful Father he is!!!!

In this day when we all need to find ways to live more frugally I am grateful that my Dad taught me how to grow vegetables and bake. And I am grateful that my Mom taught me how to sew and hand wash laundry.

Emmett's tissue brand comment hit home..I just noticed my new box is already low, thanks to these episodes! 🥰

Steve, thank you. Your kindness and humility radiate in every broadcast. The stories you choose are touching and meaningful. In a world where everything seems to be falling apart you bring comfort and joy to young and old alike. Your wife and children must be very proud of the work you do and your children seem to be following in your footsteps. What a great role model you are. Thank you for beautiful basic lessons on humanity! You are a blessing!! Great job CBS!!

He reminds me of Mr. Rogers.

I am grateful for Steve Hartman and his children for bringing these uplifting stories to us and helping us to keep a positive outlook on life when at times it seems nearly impossible. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you so much you have opened up my eyes. I am so thankful for you guys. I can’t express all my gratitude.

keep it simple simon....I LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS VIDEO. Today is 6/1/2020 we NEED more of this. Thank you and God bless.

These are beautiful reminders of the way we should live....❤️❤️

These segments are so great!! Cute kids and sweet interactions with their dad. Great topics for kids.

I'd really like to keep watching these, but I can't, because I've run out of tissues.

appreciate this show Mr. Hartman and family

This is some Mr. Rodgers level stuff

Mr. H's "On the Road" videos. Binge worthy 👍💯🙌

Steve these videos are golden! Thank you❤️

This is what our purpose is to be kind to everyone

I'm grateful for you & you'll family & ALL that you do for us. I wish the world could come out of quarantine & be just like this. Everyone kind & greatful. The world... at it's best ! Thank you again for all you do. I hope you children follow in your gaint footsteps & that this NEVER goes away. ❤️❤️❤️

Such a lovely video ❤️ Thank you for this

I love your work, Steve. Your kids are quite special too! 🙂 Keep up the good and inspirational work!

Gratitude for this video all the way!