# Raising Happy Children

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- Book: [Raising Happy Children](https://www.bookquiver.com/jan-parker-and-jan-stimpson/raising-happy-children) ([Raising Happy Children.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/jan-parker-and-jan-stimpson/raising-happy-children.md))
- Authors: [Jan Parker And Jan Stimpson](https://www.bookquiver.com/jan-parker-and-jan-stimpson)
- Publisher: hodder_paperbacks
- ISBN: 978-03-4073-464-3
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2004-03-01
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## 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