Liking the Child You Love Build a Better Relationship with Your Kids -- Even When They're Driving You Crazy

Many parents don't realize how much their own thoughts, rather than their children's behavior, can cause emotional upheaval, often leading to poor communication, favoritism, lowered expectations, and overly harsh punishments. Parents, however, tend not to let themselves work through these feelings.InLiking the Child You Love, Bernstein shows how to tame the 9 toxic thought patterns. From avoiding the "Always or Never Trap" to overcoming "Emotional Overheating," the book features proven strategies for improving kids' behavior and creating a closer relationshipjust by changing one's own mind.

Jeffrey Bernstein, PhD, is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and family therapy in the Philadelphia area. He has appeared on the Today show and Court TV, among other programs.