One in six children in the developed world is diagnosed as having 'developmental or behavioural problems'
- this book explains why & shows what can be done about it Children throughout the developed world are suffering instances of obesity dyslexia ADHD bad behaviour & so on are all on the rise & it's not simply that our willingness to diagnose has increased; there are very real & growing problems Sue Palmer a former head teacher & literacy expert has researched a whole range of problem areas from poor diet lack of exercise & sleep deprivation to a range of modern difficulties that are having a major effect television computer games mobile phones This combination of factors added to the increasingly busy & stressed life of parents means that we are developing a toxic new generation TOXIC CHILDHOOD illustrates the latest research from around the world & provides answers for worried parents as to how they can protect their families from the problems of the modern world & help ensure that their children emerge as healthy intelligent & pleasant adults