Children Are from Heaven

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 concentrates on rewarding, not punishing, children and fostering their innate desire to please their parents. Central to this approach are the five positive messages your children need to learn again and again: It's okay to be different. It's okay to make mistakes. It's okay to express negative emotions. It's okay to want more. It's okay to say no, but remember Mom and Dad are the bosses.

John Gray, Ph.D. is a Certified Family Therapist, a Consulting Editor of The Family Journal, a member of the Distinguished Advisory Board of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, a Fellow and Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and Psychodiagnosticians, and a member of the American Counseling Association. He lives in northern California