The bestselling parenting classic has just got even better, with this fully revised and expanded new edition

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

"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