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Supernanny

by Jo Frost

Meet Supernanny Jo Frost, a modern-day Mary Poppins here to rescue today's beleaguered parents by offering up her practical, road-tested methods of childrearing in an indispensable new book based on her ABC-TV series. With over 15 years of experience, Jo has seen it all -- from meals where food ends up all over the floor and tantrums at bedtime, to just plain stressed-out parents. Her strategies include: Preventing fussy eaters from taking over mealtimes; Resolving your child's sleep problems, once and for all; Avoiding sibling rivalry battles; How to talk so your children will listen; How to enjoy parenting without its feeling like a chore; How to establish a routine that works for you; How to bridge the gap between you and your children; How to get the most from your children and yourself. Jo's methods are simple and will work for everyone: a regular routine and defined boundaries and consistency, backed up with plenty of love and attention.