In this practical, easy-to-implement guide, specialist child psychologist Dr Sarah Hughes gives you the tools you need for every age and stage of your child's development. Focusing on six key areas: -challenging behavior -emotions and tantrums -confidence -social skills and friendships -anxiety -parenting well through separation and divorceYou'll learn all the do's and don'ts, and discover effective techniques for raising well-adjusted children. Dr Hughes uses real-world examples and scenarios to delve deep into the emotional and behavioral development of children, including rooting out just why kids can't always behave well (hint: because their brains haven't finished developing yet). From how to reward positive behavior to the best way to set rules and guidelines, Parenting Made Simple offers a warm and commonsense approach all parents can benefit from.