Enhance your parenting power

Being a parent is like riding a roller coaster of emotions: joy, anxiety, stress and frustration can all crop up in a parent's day. However, with a little time and effort, you can boost your confidence and enhance your ability to deal positively with any parenting problems.

toddler taming
Setting the boundaries
Young children need to know that there are limits and, as a parent, you're the one to set those limits.
Sharing problems
Toddlers often have difficulty sharing their possessions - teach them how to be generous.
Smacking advice
Is smacking the best form of discipline?
Bedtime nightmare
What to do when your kids ignore the 'lights out' rule
Hitting lessons
Tips for teaching your child not to hit.

school-age antics
Getting kids to listen
Gaining the respect and co-operation of your children.
Dealing with a fibber
'Why has my son started telling lies?'
'Bad' behaviour
Children's charity Coram Family offers advice on a five-year-old's out-of-control behaviour.
Bedwetting in older children
Find out why this is a common problem and discover some solutions.
Wet nights?
DryNites® Pyjama Pants can help ease the situation for both you and your child.

teenage angst
Saying no
Dealing with power struggles.
Managing stress
Practical techniques to help you teach your child to handle stressful situations.
When kids are cruel
How do you cope when other kids are being mean to your child? Some iVillagers share their views.