This book gives readers an unrivalled collection of advice from 13 of Australia's most renowned parenting practitioners. Key advice from highly-acclaimed Finch parenting titles is combined into one volume for easy access to the topics that most concern parents. The list of contributors includes: Steve Biddulph, Evelyn Field, John Irvine, Richard Fletcher, Janet Hall, John Cooper, Ken and Elizabeth Mellor, Vicky Flory, Tanya Andrusiak and Daniel Donahoo, Eve Reed and Patricia McVeagh Finch Publishing, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012, is recognised worldwide for the quality of its Australian parenting list including Steve Biddulph's bestseller, Raising Boys. Valuable advice: · The first social skills your child will need · Bullying: the warning signs · What makes a good father? · Dental care · Understanding allergies · Fight pester power! · Teach your child to be the boss of his or her fears · The benefits of rough-and-tumble play · Identifying your child's emotional needs · Promoting family togetherness · Discipline in a loving home