Bestselling author Dr. Frank Lawlis has provided thousands of parents with vital information they needed to confront their children's challenges. With Mending the Broken Bond, he turns his expertise to another important subject- how to recover an emotional bond between parent and child. Dr. Lawlis leads parents through a ninety-day program of practical steps and action plans toward building - or rebuilding - a positive, loving, and healthy bond with their children. Mending the Broken Bondteaches parents how to- Channel a child's energy Communicate clearly and effectively Learn how and when to forgive Be the role model a child needs Develop empathy as a therapeutic skill to resolve problems . . . and much more. 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 connections. Weaving together anecdotes from his practice and his own life with the latest scientific findings on the subject, Dr. Lawlis provides the answer to the biggest question in our lives- How can I love and be loved?