'In this book I offer practical and realistic advice for parents about how to manage their children's behaviour. As with my books for teachers, it is written in a realistic and down to earth way. I give tips and strategies that will help you deal with all the behaviour issues that you face, from getting the basics right, through to dealing with more serious problems. As a teacher I've dealt with the behaviour of literally thousands of different children; as a parent I understand just how stressful managing behaviour 24/7 can be. The strategies that I outline in this book are simple to understand and put into practice, but will make an amazing difference to your children's behaviour.' Sue Cowley

Sue Cowley is the author of Getting the Buggers to Behave and The Guerilla Guide to Teaching. As well as being a parent, she has taught children of all ages and at all levels, and now combines the roles of educational author, trainer and presenter with part-time supply teaching.

Part One: The Basics; Getting started; Why does my child misbehave and what can I do about it? How behaviour is learned; Why do I need to 'manage' my children's behaviour? How do I manage my children's behaviour? How can I get my child to behave as I want? Managing behaviour: what doesn't work; Your parenting style; What sort of parent are you? Discovering your parenting style; What sort of relationship do you want? What makes a good parenting style? Behaviour and your emotions; Dealing with your emotions; The seven 'C's; Certain; Clear; Consistent; Calm; Caring; Careful; Creative; Behaviour through the ages; Being a baby; Baby behaviour; Managing your baby's behaviour; Toddlers and the 'terrible twos'; Dealing with the 'terrible twos'; Behaviour: the early years; Behaviour: the middle years; Teenage behaviour; Part Two: Getting it Right; The 'RESPECT' formula; Routines; Expectations; Structures; Positivity; Enthusiasm; Communication; Training; Sending signals; Verbal signals; Using your voice; What to say; What not to say; Shouting; Non verbal signals; Why are non verbal signals so important? Using your body; Other ways of sending signals; The power of doing nothing; Positive praise, positive punishment; Positive praise, positive punishment; Rewards; Making rewards work; Instant -v- deferred rewards; Types of rewards; Unusual and creative rewards; How to give rewards; What sanctions work? How to use sanctions; Instant -v- deferred sanctions; Part Three: Troubleshooting; Case studies; Behaviour beyond the home; FAQs