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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.



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