In Making Grateful Kids, two of the leading authorities on gratitude among young people, Jeffrey J. Froh and Giacomo Bono, introduce their latest and most compelling research, announce groundbreaking findings, and share real-life stories from adults and youth to show parents, teachers, mentors, and kids themselves how to achieve greater life satisfaction through gratitude. Most importantly perhaps, they expand on this groundbreaking research to offer practical and effective common-sense plans that can be used in day-to-day interactions between kids and adults to enhance success and wellbeing.
In Making Grateful Kids, two of the leading authorities on gratitude among young people, Jeffrey J. Froh and Giacomo Bono, introduce their latest and most compelling research, announce groundbreaking findings, and share real-life stories from adults and youth to show parents, teachers, mentors, and kids themselves how to achieve greater life satisfaction through gratitude. Most importantly perhaps, they expand on this groundbreaking research to offer practical and effective common-sense plans that can be used in day-to-day interactions between kids and adults to enhance success and wellbeing.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Jeffrey J. Froh, PsyD, is a school psychologist, associate professor of psychology at Hofstra University, and the recipient of a multiyear grant from The John Templeton Foundation to study gratitude in children and adolescents. He is past associate editor for The Journal of Positive Psychology and co-editor of Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology: A Guide for Instructors. He has authored over thirty scientific articles and book chapters on gratitude, strengths, and well-being, among other topics. His research has appeared in mainstream media such as the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Woman's Day, Family Circle, and Better Homes and Gardens. He lives with his wife, Cara, and two children, James and Julianne, in Greenlawn, New York. Giacomo Bono, PhD, is a professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills and, along with Froh, the recipient of a multiyear grant from The John Templeton Foundation to study gratitude in children and adolescents. He has a PhD in Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University and has extensive training and work experience involving research in health, positive psychology, youth development, and school and community programs for youth and families. With approximately twenty articles and chapters published, his research has appeared in U.S. News and World Report, the Huffington Post, Health Magazine, and Youth Radio. He lives with his wife, Kate, and two children, Dario and Alex, in La Mirada, California.
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Introduction: What Drives a Child Who Thrives? 3 Chapter 1: Orienting Your Family toward Gratitude 15 Chapter 2: Raising Grateful Children from the Beginning 35 Chapter 3: Growing Gratitude One Goal at a Time 61 Chapter 4: Building Strengths and Resilience by Staying Positive and Learning to Cope 87 Chapter 5: Valuing Others Develops Character and Gratitude 113 Chapter 6: Dealing with Consumerism, Media, and Materialism 141 Chapter 7: Nurturing Relationships 163 Chapter 8: Developing Community, Connection, and a Sense of Purpose 189 Chapter 9: How the World Could Be with Generation G 219 Acknowledgments 231 Appendix: Measuring Gratitude in Youth 239 Notes 247 Index 263
Introduction: What Drives a Child Who Thrives? 3 Chapter 1: Orienting Your Family toward Gratitude 15 Chapter 2: Raising Grateful Children from the Beginning 35 Chapter 3: Growing Gratitude One Goal at a Time 61 Chapter 4: Building Strengths and Resilience by Staying Positive and Learning to Cope 87 Chapter 5: Valuing Others Develops Character and Gratitude 113 Chapter 6: Dealing with Consumerism, Media, and Materialism 141 Chapter 7: Nurturing Relationships 163 Chapter 8: Developing Community, Connection, and a Sense of Purpose 189 Chapter 9: How the World Could Be with Generation G 219 Acknowledgments 231 Appendix: Measuring Gratitude in Youth 239 Notes 247 Index 263
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