Raising Happy Children

Jan Parker

Jan Stimpson

From its first publication, Raising Happy Children has stood out as a different kind of parenting book. Breaking the mould of the 'one expert, one voice' childcare books, it is a brilliant synthesis of the latest research from a wide range of world-renowned professionals, together with the experiences of real parents and children. Unique in content and tone, its warm, funny, though-provoking and helpful advice has helped thousands of parents through the tough problems, contentious issues and crucial questions faced by everyone with children. Now one of the best-loved, leading parenting titles - praised by parents and professionals alike - this bestselling classic has just got better. Fully revised and expanded, it now offers:

* An extended age-range (birth to 11 years)

* The very latest insights into how parents can develop happy, healthy relationships with their children

* More real-life examples from families who've hit problems and found solutions

* Expanded sections on:

- Understanding babies

- Smack-free effective discipline

- Behavioural problems

- Emotional needs

- Eating problems and how to avoid them

- Lone parenting, divorce and family change

- Communication in families

- Sex & drugs education for pre-adolescents