Jeffrey J. Froh, Psy.D., is a writer and professor of psychology at Hofstra University. He’s the founder, past clinical director, and now research director of the Positive Psychology Institute for Emerging Adults. His books include Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology and Making Grateful Kids. Most weekends, he and his family eat bagels at the beach and skip rocks.
Many parents and educators worry that today's children are ungrateful. But new research suggests ways to turn the tide.
When students are thankful, they feel more connected to their schools and teachers, explain researchers Jeffrey J. Froh and Giacomo Bono.
Psychologist Jeffrey Froh infused middle-school classes with a small dose of gratitude—and found that it made students feel more connected…
