First there was theToddler Tamingphenomenon - now this is the sequel every parent has been waiting for...

Dr Christopher Green has writtenBeyond Toddlerdomfor all those parents in need of calm and wise advice on parenting the 5-12 year age group. The 5-12s 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.

Beyond Toddlerdomis the ideal companion to Chris Green'sToddler Taming'bible' and is a must for every parent.

Dr Christopher Green is one of Britain's best-known parenting authors. For more than 25 years he has helped parents with his advice on babies, toddlers and young children. His humorous, common sense approach has preserved the sanity of many mums and dads. A paediatrician and honorary consultant to the Children's Hospital, Sydney, Dr Green's legendary sleep technique is now used worldwide. His bestselling books includeNew Toddler TamingandUnderstand ADHD.

0: Acknowledgements0: Introduction1: The secret of successful parenting: treat children the way you would like to be treated2: Age five to twelve: how they think, feel and behave3: Why children behave badly4: The positive side of discipline5: Punishment without pain6: The dos and donts of discipline7: Ways to approach a behaviour problem8: An A to Z of childrens behaviour9: Starting school: the first weeks10: The early school years: behaviours and concerns11: Help for learning difficulties12: Understanding ADHD13: Sibling squabbles and competition14: Shyness, making friends and strengthening social skills15: Increasing self-esteem16: Diet, weight and exercise17: A childs view of death, divorce and religion18: Sex education, sexual development and other sex-related issues19: Television, computers and the Internet20: Separation, sole parenthood and step situations: protecting our children21: An A to Z of childrens health0: Appendices1: Height and weight charts showing normal growth 2572: Standard vaccination schedule 2623: Permanent teeth: age of eruption 2634: Helping coordination 2645: Helping handwriting 2660: Index

The essential parenting guide to raising five- to twelve-year-olds from international parenting guru Dr Christopher Green