Raising children : the primary years : everything parents need to know -- from homework and horrid habits to screen time and sleepovers

Expert knowledge, real-life experiences and enlightening research specifically carried out for the book, all combine to create a unique view on what it takes to be a parent of primary school children. Covering the issues that will affect you and your children during their primary school years, you will find yourself armed with knowledge, tips, tricks and advice that will help you both through even the most challenging times. With every topic discussed you’ll discover valuable specialist opinion and guidance, as well as quotes, clever know-how and insights from real parents who’ve already been through it. From mealtimes and bedtimes, tricky questions and homework, all the way through to sex and drugs, you’ll soon discover you’re not the only parent grappling with all this stuff. And with Raising Children on your side you’ll be well-informed, well-prepared and well-equipped to handle any problem – big or small. Cover Raising Children The Primary Years Contents About the author Acknowledgements Introduction General behaviour management for primary schoolers Friends and foes Friendship problems, sleepovers, bullying and playdates School and after school Homework hassles, school issues and after-school activities Food, glorious food There’s nothing quite like it . . . for creating a mealtime argument Sleep Bedtime battles and morning mania Growing up fast From them venturing out alone to bl**dy swearing Gadgets and games Screen time, mobile phones and internet safety Tricky questions Sex and drugs (not rock and roll) Financial matters The price of being a parent: pocket money, presents and parties Difficult times Parenting through bereavement and divorce Other little challenges Lies, damned lies, bad habits and fears