In an era full of challenges, the difficulties that parents are called to face are now countless. Conflicts regarding studying and school performance, the use of the internet and electronic devices, material goods, influence from peers and multiple standards, appearance, and generally health and safety issues have made the role of the parent more demanding than ever. In the face of these challenges, children need to feel their parent as an ally, so that they can turn to them in difficult times and the parent can influence them effectively. The imposition of authority and punishment have proven to be ineffective tools of upbringing. The warm and harmonious relationship between parent and child, which is built on mutual respect and understanding, and not on fear, shouting, and punishments, is now the only way. The philosophy and method proposed by Thomas Gordon promote sincere communication and effective problem-solving. With this book, you will learn step by step skills to: • manage everyday challenges without tension • act proactively and not reactively • facilitate your children to solve their problems • assert your needs when they are obstructed by children's behavior • build a warm and meaningful relationship with your children • resolve your conflicts in a way that strengthens your relationship • inspire your children to adopt your values. The Gordon method will help you raise responsible, cooperative, and autonomous children; happy children, with social interest and respect, capable of forming harmonious relationships and ready to respond to the challenges of their time.