The Psychology of Competent and Conscious Parenting

«The Psychology of Competent and Conscious Parenting» — a book by Lydia Bernhardovna Schneider about family psychology, child-rearing, and the parental position in everyday life. The focus is on real child-parent relationships, ways of communication that support respect and trust, as well as the role of the adult in the family. The book is suitable for those who want to delve deeper into the topic of conscious parenting, better understand the educational opportunities of the family, and pay closer attention to their own reactions in communication with the child.
The authors examine modern views on parenting and show how different positions of adults reflect on interactions with children. It discusses the independence and responsibility of the child, parenting without bribery, threats, and punishments, and the balance between caring for children and the personal interests of parents. A separate place is devoted to the discussion of parental competence, the educational potential of the family, and the principles of family upbringing.