Children need guidance as they grow. A key to parenting is to establish relationships based on caring, trust, respect and firm but gentle discipline. This booklet offers practical suggestions to help parents achieve positive relationships with their children. Dr. Gallagher and Dr. Webb describe more than 20 strategies that parents may use to strengthen their means of communication. The following are some practical examples: Establish a special time with each one of your children, Set limits to avoid power struggles, Minimize sibling rivalry, Allow natural consequences, Praise in advance, and Anticipate good everywhere.