The definitive guide to rearing the difficult child has been revised and expanded to include new sections on Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and the latest medications for childhood disorders

Questionnaire: Do you have a difficult child? -- A Personal introduction -- Some children are born difficult: Do you know this child? -- Mothers under siege -- Ripple effect -- "But is he ADHD?" -- A Day in the life of a difficult child -- A Program for your difficult child: Evaluating your situation: the study period -- Regaining adult authority: discipline that works -- Managing temperament: understanding in action -- Putting it all together: the expert parent -- Coping with a difficult infant: the first year -- Beyond the child: the family and the world outside -- If you need further help: working with professionals -- Conclusion: What does the future hold for my child?