For me, the best thing about this book is that I could sit down and read it in a couple of short sessions. It's almost a pocketbook compared with some of the text tomes that other authors compile.
I loved the short, succinct writing that just jumps straight in and gets on with the tips and tools that parents need. No waffle, no historical autobiography on the author's life, just practical ideas laid out straight.
I learnt a lot, and highly recommend parents get a copy of this book. If you're in any way struggling with discipline in your household, or even just want to become even more reflective in your parenting, this book will not disappoint. Five stars!

Dr Anna Martin (PhD) is a child, adolescent, adult and couples clinical therapist, with a private practice in Auckland. Anna's doctoral thesis focused on discipline, the parent/child relationship and the well-being and development of children. She has published articles on parenting, discipline and the parent-child relationship and is often asked to speak at seminars and workshops around the country. She was on the expert panel of parenting magazine Littlies for a number of years and is often interviewed on television and radio. She currently has a weekly Drivetime spot with Stace and Flynny on The Hits. She is also a mother and a step-mother.