'The key is to understand the long-term consequences of your parenting style. With every parenting decision you make today, you are sowing the seeds of the teenager of tomorrow.' Dr Tanya Byron is renowned for changing families' lives. In a unique TV series, The House of Tiny Tearaways, she helped parents dramatically turn around their family life when they checked in to the House with their children for six days of twenty-four hour observation and parenting support. Now, through her transformationl approach combining praise and play with clear boundaries, Dr Tanya shows all parents how they can enable their young children to grow and develop while enjoying their individuality. She encourages parents to understand the roots of teh issues they are facing, recognise where and why the problems exist, and she outlines how to implement practical solutions within their families to turn destructive behaviour patterns into positive ones.

Author Biography

Dr Tanya Byron is a clinical psychologist who has worked within the UK's National Health Service for sixteen years. She has in-depth experience of working and teaching in many aspects of mental health and psychology. She specialises in treating children, teenagers and families with psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties in a wide range of areas. She has two young children of her own. Tanya is the co-author if "Little Angels "(BBC Books) and has filmed several series for screening on the BBC including "Little Angels, Teen Angels" and "The House of Tiny Tearaways."