Froh, Jeffrey.

Making Grateful Kids The Science of Building Character. - West Conshohocken : Templeton Press, (c)2014. - 1 online resource (283 pages)

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Includes bibliographies and index.

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction: What Drives a Child Who Thrives?; Chapter 1:Orienting Your Family toward Gratitude; Chapter 2:Raising Grateful Children from the Beginning; Chapter 3:Growing Gratitude One Goal at a Time; Chapter 4:Building Strengths and Resilienceby Staying Positive and Learning to Cope; Chapter 5:Valuing Others Develops Characterand Gratitude; Chapter 6: Dealing with Consumerism, Media, and Materialism; Chapter 7: Nurturing Relationships; Chapter 8: Developing Community, Connection, and a Sense of Purpose; Chapter 9:How the World Could Be with Generation G AcknowledgmentsAppendix:Measuring Gratitude; Notes; Index

If there was a new wonder drug on the market that got kids to behave better, improve their grades, feel happier, and avoid risky behaviors, many parents around the world would be willing to empty their bank accounts to acquire it. Amazingly, such a product actually does exist. It's not regulated by the FDA, it has no ill side-effects, and it's absolutely free and available to anyone at any time. This miracle cure is gratitude.Over the past decade, science has shown that gratitude is one of the most valuable and important emotions we possess, and it is a virtue that anyone can c.



9781599474496


Parent and child.
Parenthood.
Parents.
Parenthood.
Parent and child.


Electronic Books.

HQ755 / .M355 2014