Product Description

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112687 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Review
WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS SAY: 'Will appeal to parents who look beyond instruction manuals and who want to give their children the best possible childhood.' -- Penny Cunynghame, health visitor 'Tackles the thorny question of discipline in a way that respects the needs of both children and parents.' -- Eileen Hayes, NSPCC '...insight, support and real solutions. I couldn't recommend it enough.' -- Mary MacLeod, National Family and Parenting Instit WHAT THE PARENTS SAY: 'One of the nicest and most helpful books I have ever read.' 'Covers almost every subject a parent needs the answer to' 'Helps me practically and emotionally on the stuff that really happens in my family.' 'It treats parents as intelligent life forms. I couldn't recommend it enough.' 'Love it. Need it'

Review
WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS SAY:

'Will appeal to parents who look beyond instruction manuals and who want to give their children the best possible childhood.' (Penny Cunynghame, health visitor )

'Tackles the thorny question of discipline in a way that respects the needs of both children and parents.' (Eileen Hayes, NSPCC )

'...insight, support and real solutions. I couldn't recommend it enough.' (Mary MacLeod, National Family and Parenting Instit )

WHAT THE PARENTS SAY: 'One of the nicest and most helpful books I have ever read.' 'Covers almost every subject a parent needs the answer to' 'Helps me practically and emotionally on the stuff that really happens in my family.' 'It treats parents as intelligent life forms. I couldn't recommend it enough.' 'Love it. Need it'

Mary MacLeod, National Family and Parenting Institute
'...insight, support and real solutions. I couldn't recommend it enough.'

Customer Reviews

your second child?
Like the reviewer before, this book was very important to me when I had my first child. I've just bought their second book, Raising Happy Brothers and Sisters, as I've now got two sons. Thought I'd mention it as it doesn't seem to be listed on this page. It won the Independent's parenting book award and I can see why. Full of important + helpful stuff about supporting siblings from before the second baby's born to adolescence. Highly recommended.

Best book I ever bought
Easy to read. Points interestingly and simply summed up. confidence building material. As a young mum who really didnt have a clue about children I found this essential, but I think even know it all mums and dads would find some useful stuff in here, the subjects are wide ranging and sensitively handled. Its easy to find what you want and Its full of great tips. Also sums up very clearly why smacking is COMPLETELY UNECESSARY if you have an open, loving relationship where you are the adult, not a big kid.

Wise words
Love it! Interesting and, above all, HELPFUL! Here's what other Mumsnet.com parents say: "This is one of the most important books I've read since having my son. It's full of really helpful information and tips from professionals and, very important, the experiences of parents themselves. It covers all sorts of important issues that rarely get a mention in most childcare books - like emotional support for kids going through a hard time, supporting learning without pushing them too hard, food issues, squabbling, bullying, school issues". "Good for new baby up to 11 years. I like its tone." "It's supportive, a bit like talking to friends, and not at all preachy - it treats parents as intelligent life forms. I couldn't recommend it enough."