Mending the Broken Bond: The 90-Day Answer to Developing a Loving Relationship with Your Child

By Frank Lawlis

Book Overview

Bestselling author Dr. Frank Lawlis has provided thousands of parents with vital information they needed to confront their children's challenges. With his newest book, he turns his attention and expertise to bridging the divides that can come between kids and their parents. "Mending the Broken Bond" leads parents through a 90-day program of practical steps and action plans toward building'or rebuilding'a positive, loving, and healthy bond with their children. Whether parents are faced with toddlers throwing temper tantrums, ten-year-olds who prefer videogames to talking, or rebellious teenagers, Dr. Lawlis presents sound solutions to repair relationships and regain a meaningful and lasting connection with their children. Dr. Frank Lawlis has been featured on "Dr. Phil, Good Morning America," and "Larry King Live."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670018341
• ISBN13: 9780670018345
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Viking
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A solid handbook on bonding with your children

Parental love for a child is one of the strongest emotional bonds. However, love alone does not guarantee a healthy, solid relationship or a happy, confident and well-adjusted child. And isn't that what you want the most? Dr. Frank Lawlis shows you how to channel your love so that you can be a successful parent. Each chapter focuses on one of the 10 steps Lawlis suggests to build, reshape and strengthen the bonds between you and your child. His steps include learning effective communication, managing behavioral challenges, and developing the ability to cooperate, heal and forgive. The book overflows with helpful quizzes, exercises and real-life examples, adding structure and life to his advice. Although Lawlis crafts his plan to fit a 90-day schedule, getAbstract suggests that parents seeking guidance concentrate on the chapters that address their specific concerns.

Gave as a gift

Excellent companion to help with your parenting. I have given it to several people in my life who were struggling with reaching their child; age ranges 7-16 years. Much of the information can be self-applied. Great buy.

a must

recommend this read for all parents, easy to understand,and will change your thoughts about parenting