Positive parenting

Balancing the various demands parents have to cope with isn't easy and all parents can come under pressure or stress from time to time.

The NSPCC has produced a guide with practical advice and tips for positive parenting techniques that work well for children - from babies to teenagers. These techniques encourage better behaviour and help parents find out what works for them and their child.

And for those times when, despite your best efforts, things do not work out the way you expected, The BBC Worklife site has a page entitled The challenges of positive parenting.