Teaching the Attraction Principle to Children: Practical Strategies for Parents and Teachers to Help Children Manifest a Better World

by Thomas Haller, Chick Moorman

Maybe you haven’t heard about it, read about it, or figured it out yet, but there is a powerful principle at work in your parenting or teaching life. The Attraction Principle is helping you create your own family or classroom reality. Now, with this exciting book, you can teach the Attraction Principle to your children. 

200 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2008

Reviews

[Janet]

So far this is my least favorite of the Chick Moorman/Thomas Haller collection. I think part of it is that the content was less concrete in terms of dealing with actual situations or problems and more lofty in terms of its ideas. Or maybe it was just that this felt more self-actualizing in nature.

The gist is that it deals with positive thinking. If you think positively, then positivity will come your way. Certainly the right attitude helps and can make a difference. Many of the examples they gave for teaching our children this principle involved material items. For instance, start by thinking about the new car you want (send out those vibrations) and then begin taking action steps to get there. They did mention that this isn't just for getting more stuff--it can be used for academics and character development, as well (e.g., I'm getting better at math every day.)

However, I think if you know anything about affirmations, self-fulfilling prophecy, and gratitude then this book may not contain much new information.

That being said, I did find the information on "contrast" helpful (page 22). We get used to saying "stop being late," "don't make a mess," or "quit whining!" Instead tell people what you DO want. "I want you to be on time. Please clean up when you're finished. Use a normal voice, please, when you speak to me." That seems to communicate a clearer message than the "don't wants." For that tip, I'm grateful.

I am glad I read the book, but I enjoy reading and re-reading "Teacher Talk," "Parent Talk," and "Spirit Whisperers" much more than this particular one.

[Kjiminy Willie]

If you like The Secret and you're a parent or teacher, you'll love this. It's more than a guide, it's a philosophy that you have to model first and then pass on to your children. It gives a lot of great examples of how to encourage children to live responsibly, and in a way that they can achieve whatever they want in life. I did think that some of the dialogs between the adult and child ran on a bit. I could see kids getting lost in so many words. I think the same ideas could be related more succinctly and just as effectively. Overall a great read. If you follow these ideas you will undoubtedly become a better parent and/or teacher.