Children are from Heaven

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Summary: This book makes sense
Review: 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!!!!

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Summary: very insightful and challenging book
Review: I was very exited when I stumbled upon this book because my husband and I have been at war with each other on the issues of what type of parenting we wanted to use. After reading the book I realized that I was soft-love parenting and my husband was more fear based parenting. This had to be confusing for our children. We are now working together and using the basic ideas from the book to raise confident, cooperative and respectful children. The only complaint that I had about the book was the redundancy of it. Many things were explained many times but different ways but the message was the same. If it could be re-issued with better editing it would be a 5-star book.

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Summary: Great Advice!
Review: I'm halfway through this book and have already received great advice on how to treat my 3 boys in various situations. They have 3 very different personalities, and I definitely see ways I can improve my parenting with them by following most of the guidelines in my book. I have realized that spanking is not the way, and it only makes my youngest madder. Positive re-inforcement is much more helpful. I gave the book 4 stars because I don't agree with everyhing the author says - like he doesn't believe that children under the age of 9 need choices - I find giving them choices gives them improved self esteem and a sense of control over their lives. That being said, there are some great ideas in this book I intend to put to use.

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Summary: Great Advice!
Review: I'm halfway through this book and have already received great advice on how to treat my 3 boys in various situations. They have 3 very different personalities, and I definitely see ways I can improve my parenting with them by following most of the guidelines in my book. I have realized that spanking is not the way, and it only makes my youngest madder. Positive re-inforcement is much more helpful. I gave the book 4 stars because I don't agree with everyhing the author says - like he doesn't believe that children under the age of 9 need choices - I find giving them choices gives them improved self esteem and a sense of control over their lives. That being said, there are some great ideas in this book I intend to put to use.

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Summary: Did John Gray rush to write this or what?
Review: It seems like a book that was written in a rush. There are even typos in the book (he uses "where" instead of "were" and other spell check glitches...). Seems elementary. I couldn't read more than the first half and then I put it down. I was hoping for something insightful, but just got a dozen theories all jumbled into one book without much explanation.

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Summary: Another wonderful audiobook!
Review: John Gray is not only one of the most inspirational authors working today, he is also one of the best at reading his works on audio. His clear message comes through loud and clear on his latest audiobook - every parent should listen to this important work.

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Summary: A great book for every parent!
Review: John Gray shows us in this book how as a parent we can understand our children and how we effectively can show them our love and appreciation. He places great value on these young lives, and makes suggestions how we can encourage them in their process of growing up. Another book that I highly recommend and which also deals with the subject of self-esteem in our children, but also for us parents, including the problems that evolve in the growing-up process through identity crises, and how we can be positive toward our children, is Dietmar Scherf's pratical self-esteem guide "I Love Me: Avoiding and Overcoming Depression" which can also be bought at Amazon.

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Summary: A wonderful book for everyone!
Review: 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!

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Summary: Hard to Read
Review: Loved his other books but this was all over the place, hard to read, and to apply.

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Summary: Positive Parenting
Review: The need of the hour is 'Positive Parenting' and this is exactly what John Gray, the author gives a message in this book. Not only the western new age free world is facing parental problems but Indian culture is also on a shift notion to face challenges tackling parental challenges. The five messages and the wise advice of the author makes it very clear to follow by parents to get the parenting skills. Love base parenting accepts kids with their negative emotions, desires and needs, being different but setting reasonable limits and making the kids aware that they are to be respected is the message flow in the book. Children are innocent and born with a difference and needs rewarding and not punishment. They need to co-operate and both parents and kids need to build a close bond to pull out of parental stress, kids stress and the crisis hovering over parental and kids issues. A good pick by a gem author.