No doubt your child's well-being is of paramount importance to you. Yet you alone cannot determine who your child will become. There are myriad forces beyond your control -- from playmates, neighbors, and friends to movies, magazines, and television shows -- that shape your child's development. How best can you, as your child matures, retain his trust and exert a positive influence? Dr. Bill and Martha Sears show that a successful child is an attached child -- connected not just to family but to the world beyond. And they offer practical information and examples you can use to foster healthy connection.