First there was BABIES, then came the TODDLER TAMING phenomenon - now there's the sequel every parent has been waiting for...Christopher Green has written BEYOND TODDLERDOM for all those parents in need of calm and wise advice on parenting the 5-10 year age group.

The 5-10s have to face a number of developmental hurdles. They become aware of the world outside the home. They will start school, make friends, take up hobbies and develop personal interests. They may move house, may live through a parental divorce, and will develop personality patterns that will stay with them for life. It is an important time.

Writing with his usual humourous, practical and down-to earth style, Chris Green draws on his many years of expertise as a paediatrician, father and grandfather to enable parents to understand their Child's needs and development during their pre-teen years. He takes full account of all the physical, psychological and sociological influences that are of importance during this time - and helps parents to make appropriate decisions about everything from friends to homework, sibling rivalry to positive discipline.  Family life at this time can seem like a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, but with Dr Green's help your family will stay on the rails. Beyond Toddlerdom is packed with practical, commonsense advice.

He covers all the issues of this challenging 'in-between time', including: A-Z of children's behaviours Positive discipline and how to put it into practice Starting school and developing school skills Confident children: beating shyness and making friends How to have healthy children now - and prevent problems in later life Sole parenting, step families and other family issues Talking about sex and death TV and the Internet Beyond Toddlerdom is not about 'taming', 'compliance' and 'perfect behaviours', it is a book about relationships - the art of keeping parents close and in love with their children. If we achieve this, the rest will usually fall into place. - Dr Christopher Green