7 Ways to Transform the Parent-Child Relationship 1. ATTACHMENT: Developing positive connections that transcend competing forces. 2. DEVELOPMENT: Promoting healthy maturation of children and self. 3. EMPATHY: Ability to connect with feelings and needs being expressed. 4. PATIENCE: Capacity to stay with what is happening in the present moment, without reacting. 5. ADULTHOOD: Taking 100% responsibility for the state of ones life and ones relationships. 6. RESTORATION: Willingness and the skillful means to repair the harm. 7. RELATIONSHIP: Prioritize relationships over all else. As parents, we often find that despite our best efforts to maintain healthy, nurturing relationships with our children, damage to parent-child bonds can be a fact of life. We seek restoration. The techniques set out in this book will draw out your inspiration as a parent and connect you with the parent you truly are. The qualities and capacities you need to be a great parent are already present. About The Author: John Ehrhart holds a master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University, and bachelor of arts degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from Creighton University. He is the co-founder of the Colorado Center for Restorative Practices, which offers alternative dispute resolution and relationship-coaching services. He has been a restorative justice facilitator for 9 years. John lives in Erie, Colorado with his wife, Peggy, and their four children. He enjoys writing songs, and camping with his kids.