For many, parenting is one of life's greatest and scariest challenges. After all, there's no rulebook and families can look forward to years of trial and error as they learn the way forward together.
But you can ease the journey somewhat by listening to those who have travelled the route ahead of you, or turning to specialists for advice.
In good news for anyone looking for a helping hand, a parenting expert has debunked five common myths about raising children, which cover everything from the 'terrible twos' to potty training.
