Raising Cooperative Kids: Proven Practices for a Connected, Happy Family

by Marion Forgatch, Gerald R. Patterson, Tim Friend

Be there for your children every step of the way and give them memorable experiences. What's the recipe for a happy family? It’s collaboration and communication. Instilling a spirit of cooperation in your children is the real secret to providing the gift of a happy childhood, being a "good" parent, and building the family you have always wanted. Perfect your parenting techniques. Research psychologists Marion Forgatch and Gerald Patterson have over 40 years of practice and tested clinical and prevention trials. Their Raising Cooperative Kids provides a universal and easy to use manual no matter where you live or how your family is structured. Discover the formula for overcoming family struggles and inspiring children to cooperate─from toddlerhood into their teens. Specific guidance is included for issues ranging from how to share the bathroom during the morning rush to what to do when a child misbehaves. The authors also remind us of the importance of play─enjoying each other and sharing time and activities together is the cornerstone of a connected, happy family.
If you enjoyed books like The Whole-Brain Child , What to Expect When You're Expecting , or The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens , then you’ll want to read Raising Cooperative Kids .

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2017

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

As far as parenting books go, I thought it was useful. Most of the techniques they recommend seem pretty easy to use, and I’ve already seen positive results at home with the “Name, do X now, please,” and “wait and hold” techniques. They work in my HS classroom, too - BONUS!

[Clint · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of all the parenting books I've read, this is the first one that "worked" in that I didn't have to distill and adapt the content – I was able to use the advice straight out of the book. It also works in that we've seen positive change in our son.

Unlike other books that focus on one strategy and how to apply that strategy in multiple areas of parenting, this book tackles multiple facets of family life and multiple strategies to form a holistic plan for "Raising Cooperative Kids."

I would recommend this to any parent.

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I skimmed all through this book and felt it could be helpful to new parents with common sense and practical advise. I loved how it focuses in on positve family living. This was a gift to someone close to me who will be new parents and they were happy to get a book that complimented their natural style of parenting.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with all parenting books, I took what I liked and left what I didn’t. The strategies for reward systems were exactly what I needed and I’ve successfully implemented them with my Spirited 4 year old with great success.

[Maria Shuffit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick review: I think that this book had a lot of great ideas for parents who are trying to do the gentle parenting method. It didn't quite fit my needs as my children are too young to respond to them but I definitely plan to try some of the ideas here in the future.