A different kind of parenting book, this guide moves away from the "one expert, one voice" childcare books toward a synthesis of research from a wide range of world-renowned professionals, together with the experiences of real parents and children. Its warm, funny, thought-provoking and helpful advice has helped thousands of parents through the tough problems, contentious issues and crucial questions faced by everyone with children. This expanded and revised edition offers: an extended age-range - from birth to 11 years; insights into how parents can develop happy, healthy relationships with their children; and more real-life examples from families who've hit problems and found solutions. The text also features 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; and sex and drugs education for pre-adolescents.

Adorable separately, yet a nightmare when together - having more than one child can be difficult when the inevitable sibling rivalries come to bear. A child's feelings towards the other sibling can be diverse, extreme and conflicting - sometimes all at once. This down-to-earth, practical book takes the best and latest research - along with practical experience - to help us manage these difficult relationships. Talking parents through the reality, it reveals how best to reduce conflict and frustration and help children attain more positive, fulfilling relationships. It deals with issues from the arrival of a new child, to sharing, conflicts and communication. A warm, supportive guide, this book cuts through negativity to provide the best advice available for these most crucial formative relationships.