Before you is the first complete edition of the book by a classic of practical pedagogy and psychology, prepared specifically for a new Russian audience. An outstanding American teacher, “psychological Doctor Spock,” a wise and sensitive specialist, Eda Le Shan analyzes typical conflict situations that arise in almost every family, helps parents accurately and quickly determine the causes of a child’s negative behavior, understand and assimilate psychological recommendations for raising children. Book Edy Le Shan will be interesting and useful not only for parents, but also for professional psychologists, psychotherapists and family relationship consultants.