Lonely Planet Parenthood Around the World

40 Interviews on How Place Shapes How We Parent
Discover the diversity of parenthood around the world in this fascinating exploration of how place and culture shapes the way we raise our children. With interviews and photos from 40 parents - from India to Hong Kong and beyond - this eye-opening book looks at family life through a global lens and makes a captivating read for parents everywhere.

Experience the diversity of parenthood around the world with 40 illuminating first-person stories from locals and families on the go, that show how where we live influences who we are.

Meet families living in the Australian bush; rural India; a Hong Kong high-rise; and more. Learn why babies nap outside in Norway and the importance of food-centred gatherings in Ecuador. Get to know the many unique ways we choose to bring-up the next generation and discover that there is no one way to eat dinner together, get ready for bed, or celebrate a holiday.

Inside Parenthood Around the World:

• 40 parents share the fascinating ways that place, heritage, and culture have influenced how they choose to raise their children
• Experience a day in the life of the families, discover the background of the parents interviewed, favourite local traditions, different approaches to education, travel, mealtimes, and more
• Beautiful photos and images throughout plus personal family photos from those featured within the book
• Stories from parents around the world including: North America - Canada; Tampa; New York. UK & Europe - Italy; Finland; Czechia. Oceania - Australia; New Zealand. Africa - Botswana; Ghana; Kenya. Asia - Thailand; India; China. Middle East - Jordan; United Arab Emirates; Lebanon. Latin America & The Caribbean - Mexico; Brazil; Argentina.

Parents and guardians of all kinds will learn about the world of parenting in this fascinating peek into family life across the globe. This is a perfect gift or self-buy for new and experienced parents everywhere.

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