Short periods of a person’s life, during which priorities, preferences, and attitudes change, are called age-related crises. Starting from birth to old age, a person experiences 7-8 such periods. Childhood crises. The first crisis occurs within a few days after birth, when the baby’s usual environment changes, and his consciousness is filled with loud sounds, bright lights, tactile sensations and new emotions. The child adapts to a new world for him, using unconditioned reflexes. At three years old, the baby experiences a second crisis, which is associated with the formation of his personality. During this period, speech, will, and independence actively develop. The child realizes his capabilities and tries to imitate the behavior of adults. At about seven years old, children begin the stage of socialization. As a rule, new acquaintances, ways of communication, and other relationships appear at school, where a first-grader comes after kindergarten. The teenage crisis at the age of 12–14 is one of the most difficult for a child and parents. Not all children go through this level of development easily and calmly. During this period, relationships with others change. The teenager tries to get away from the care of his parents, to show his worth and independence, but his capabilities are not yet enough to make adult, conscious decisions. The teenage crisis is often accompanied by denial of family help and support, negativism, which is manifested by conflicts, ultimatums, loss of trust and loss of parental influence. The crisis of adolescence occurs at the age of 16–20, when a person officially becomes an adult and takes the first serious steps in his life. During this period, the first significant events occur without parental control and guardianship: military service, first marriage, work, admission and study at a university. Crises of an adult. In adult life, rethinking overtakes a person at 30 years old, at 40-45 years old, and the last crisis occurs at retirement age - 60-70 years old. At about 30 years old, a person begins to think about stability and tries to streamline his life. This period is associated with opening a business, choosing a career more consciously, and searching for the meaning of existence. At the age of 40–45, a person realizes the inevitability of aging and death, which forces him to actively use resources and opportunities. Some people immerse themselves in work, others start love affairs and leave their families, others become religious or, conversely, angry and cynical. 60–70 years is the age when a person takes stock and tries to accept death as the inevitable end of his life. This period is characterized by interests in politics, participation in public events, frequent communication with relatives, the desire for quiet hobbies and travel. How to survive the changes. All people approach a crisis differently and perceive changes in accordance with the characteristics of their psyche. Some people go through such periods easily, while others find it very difficult: with stress, panic and prolonged depression. Since some crises coincide with physical changes in the body (the transition period in adolescents, menopause in women, etc.), this factor must also be taken into account. How you can cope with a crisis: *calmly accept changes; *engage in self-development; *find a new activity, hobby; *spend more time in pleasant communication with loved ones, children, grandchildren. Each age crisis is a new round of development of the human personality, which is an integral part of the life cycle. If you cannot cope with the crisis on your own, then the help of a psychologist is needed! Take care of yourself!