How do you cope with the difficult task of parenting children and teenagers successfully in a rapidly changing social and educational world? This book explains the key background features and influences on childrens emotional and behavioural development and offers an understanding using a step-by-step approach of how to help young people develop into well-adjusted adults. Dr Thorley has over 25 years as a clinical child psychologist dealing with common child and adolescent behavioural problems He offers an easy to read friendly and informative guide giving practical advice and strategies including some real-life case studies for parents and carers to help them through the long adventurous journey of parenting.