Unfortunately, this is not the case (something we will explore at length in Chapter 1), and this common misconception can lead adults, particularly those from older generations, to frequently admonish ‘the youth of today’.

As a parent of a ten year old I am now very aware that there is already a lot going on and I feel like two different people inhabit his body sometimes. An indispensable guide for parents looking for help with their child's eating, from birth until the teenage years. A year or two later, as your child’s age reaches double digits, things change again as puberty really starts to kick in, with all the emotional and physical issues that accompany it. I genuinely believe that it was detrimental to both my child and myself to go on the way we were with sleep.Untangled explains what's going on, prepares parents for what's to come, and lets them know when it's time to worry. Your input will help to reinforce this bridge and to grow the independence and confidence needed for the future. The Gentle Discipline Book will help parents to understand why their child acts in the way that they do, how they can get their child to listen to them and how to get them to behave in more appropriate ways, both now and in the future. For parents with toddlers and older children, Sarah includes advice on picky eating and food refusal, overeating, snacking and navigating eating at school, while parents of tweens and teens will find information on dieting, peer pressure, promoting a positive body image and preparing children for future eating independence. The first book in a generation to look at boys' specific needs, parents loved its clarity and warm insights into their sons' inner world.

I found a lot of useful info in this book, including the changes that happen in the brain that cause “tweens” to act/react in the way they do. Proud sleep trainer here and I'm seeing the results now many years later with happy well-adjusted kids doing well at school. Action oriented and easy to understand, it's packed with sensitive yet sensible ways to turn quarreling siblings and frustrated parents into an open, communicative family. The in-between childhood and teenager stage is notoriously hard to navigate for parents and children alike.Its compassionate, pragmatic approach will help listeners feel less ashamed and more empowered to get their, ahem, act together instead of losing it. Despite these new challenges and changes, there is so little information available to help you on this journey. Starting from birth, the book covers how to start your child off with the most positive approach to eating, whether they are breast or bottle-fed.

The Gentle Discipline Book is an indispensable guide for parents looking for a more gentle and effective way to shape their child’s behaviour.This book is for anybody who spends time with children; whether they’re parents, child care professionals, teachers or grandparents. Siblings Without Rivalry guides the way to family peace and tranquility with humor and compassion for both parents and children. We want our children to succeed, to be their best, and to do their best, but what if they are not on board?