This is a practical, encouraging guidebook for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about effective, non-violent ways of parenting children. From toddlers to teenagers, "You Don"t Need to Smack" offers workable solutions for dealing confidently with children"s difficult behaviour, and also suggests how to prevent problems from occurring in the first place. Glen Stenhouse, a well-known child psychologist, maintains that you don"t have to be an expert in order to be a good parent, but you do need to put simple, clear strategies in place in your home - and stick to them. Glen"s advice has been tried and tested in thousands of homes and has proven its worth. This is essential reading for all parents and caregivers.