Luckily, most of us manage to persuade our kids to behave themselves most of the time – but there are times when every parent worries that they’re losing control.

If that sounds familiar, then don’t panic. We asked Laverne Antrobus, author of ‘Ain’t Misbehavin: How to Understand Your Child and Get the Best from Them,’ (Prentice Hall, £9.99) how to keep your cool when dealing with the most common behavioural problems.