Every parent would like to have a happy, well- behaved child ? but every parent also knows this is not often a reality! Raising Happy Children For Dummies helps you better understand your children ? from toddler to teen, boys and girls ? and is packed with practical tips from an experienced parenting coach to improve your parenting, your child\'s happiness and as a result, their behaviour. The book helps you explore your own parenting skills, helps you to define what changes you may need to make and provides advice on how to implement new parenting habits to improve you and your family\'s relationships. Covering both day-to-day parenting and offering extra advice on how to help your children deal with life\'s tougher challenges, this is a down to earth guide from a parenting coach and mother of two, Sue Atkins. Raising Happy Children For Dummies covers:Becoming a Confident ParentKnowing What Kind of Parent You Are - and Want to BecomeUnderstanding Your Kids\' NeedsBeginning with the End in Mind: Establishing Goals for Your FamilyCommunicating Effectively and Connecting with Your ChildrenApproaching Parenting With Common SenseMaintaining Great RelationshipsGetting Down to Earth and Practical: Disciplining Your KidsChoosing Different Strategies for Different AgesWhen the Going Gets Tough: Handling ConflictCoping With SchoolHelping Your Child Cope with Individual ProblemsHelping Your Child Cope with Bigger IssuesRaising Children with Unique and Special NeedsRaising Twins, Triplets, and Multiple-Birth ChildrenTen Things to Do Every Single Day as a ParentTen Techniques to Build a Happy HomeTen Things to Do When it All Goes Pear-ShapedTen (or so) Top Resources for Parents