Children Are from Heaven: Positive Parenting Skills for Raising Cooperative, Confident, and Compassionate Children

by John Gray

Book Overview

#1 New York Times Bestseller

This brilliantly original and practical system for parenting children is the brainchild of John Gray, whose Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus books and seminars have helped millions of adults communicate more effectively and lovingly with each other. Based on this idea that children respond better to positive rather than negative reinforcement, the Children Are from Heaven program...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060175656
• ISBN13: 9780060175658
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

not a parent? doesn't matter!

this book is absolutely brilliant! it tells us how we should communicate with children with the correct approaches. from the book you'll also know that children can be grouped into four types - sensitive, active, responsible, and receptive. these terms may seem new to you but after reading it you will know that children are from heaven, they are born to be cooperative. well you see, i'm only 18, yet i think this book really teaches me a lot. not only does it provide positive parenting skills, but also everything that you need to know about children. you don't have to be a parent to read Children Are From Heaven. if you like kids, then this book is for you.

This book makes sense

I was very excited to start using the parenting skills I have learned from this book. Not only did I start using them with my own two children (ages 7 and 11), I started using it in my preschool class. I was amazed at the immediate positive response I received from my own children as well as my preschoolers. I also was given the confidence I needed to use these skills. Most of all the relationship with my children seems to be different and we are so much happier and the stress is also down. I wish I had this book sooner. A must read and great gifts for all new and old parents, even the grandparents!!!!

A MUST-READ FOR ALL PARENTS

I saw IMMEDIATE results when i applied the principles of John Gray's "Children are from Heaven" to my 2-year old daughter. Although I was skeptical Gray's techniques would work, not only did my 2-year old respond, but I became a happier, more relaxed, and more confident mother. I finally had an alternative to the "hard" discipline on which I was raised and the "soft" discipline that was obviously not working on my 2-year old. My pediatrician recommended this book to me and I have been spreading the word ever since! Thank you John Gray!

PHENOMENAL

This book is wonderful and introduces some really alternative methods not only to discipline, but also on nurturing children. I was really amazed by Dr. Gray's insight and the things that he said about communication between children and parents. The methods he introduces here are very different from those that I use in my home, but I am seeing a real difference in my children by using them...and I'm only on chapter three. I highly recommend this book if you are looking to do things differently. If you don't want to do the work, it won't help you. It will require a significant...but fruitful...commitment in order to achieve success.

A wonderful book for everyone!

John Gray's new book is incredible. If you have children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews it's a must. All teachers, administrators, coaches, day care professionals, or anyone at all who works with or comes into contact with children would benefit greatly from reading this insightful book. There are so many ideas, all of which give adults the tools in being successful in raising loving, compassionate, considerate children. In this day and age of teen violence and confusion John Gray has given us hope. This book will affect parentinglike Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus affected relationships. Putting both into practicewill affect many generations to come. What a world we could have. Thank you John for your insight!