New: The Gratitude Book for Children and Families
Gratitude Can Be Learned
Gratitude is not an innate quality – it is an attitude that can be practiced and cultivated. This is precisely the core belief behind the new e-book by Prof. Dr. Marina Chayka: «The Gratitude Book for Children and Families». The book is aimed at families who want to build a deeper connection together and integrate gratitude as a daily practice into their everyday lives.
What the Book Contains
The e-book is divided into three parts:
- Part 1 – Understanding: What is gratitude, and why is it so important for children? Prof. Dr. Chayka explains the psychological and pedagogical foundations without resorting to jargon.
- Part 2 – Practicing: Concrete exercises for daily family life – from short morning rituals to joint evening reflections. The exercises are age-appropriate and work for children from 4 years old.
- Part 3 – Deepening: Stories and parables that help children not only to understand gratitude but to feel it. It also includes reflection questions for parents who want to question their own attitude.
Why Gratitude Matters in Education
Children who regularly experience and express gratitude develop a more positive outlook on life. They are more resilient in difficult situations, more empathetic towards others, and show a stronger sense of social connection. These are not mere assertions – they are supported by decades of research in positive psychology.
In the humanistic pedagogical tradition on which the book is based, gratitude is considered one of the fundamental virtues of human beings. It connects us with what truly matters: with other people, with nature, and with ourselves.
Who is the Book For?
The book is aimed at parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who works or lives with children. It is deliberately written in a simple and practical way – not an academic work, but a companion for everyday life. The e-book is available for CHF 5 in the Humanistic School's shop and is available for immediate PDF download after purchase.