Cultural Parenting

The Cultural Evolution of Childhood and Parenting: How Ideas About Raising Children Changed Across History explores one of the most overlooked truths of human life: childhood is not a timeless or universal experience. What societies believe about children, how they raise them, and what they expect from them has shifted dramatically across history. From prehistoric survival based child rearing to the highly supervised and technologically mediated childhoods of today, this book reveals how parenting ideals are shaped by culture, economics, religion, science, and power rather than instinct ...

Plantas Abuelas es una serie de encuentros con personas en diferentes regiones de México que tienen una identidad ligada a la tierra, con modos diferentes de vivir y habitar el mundo. Es gente que camina su territorio a otro ritmo y con otra mirada; que encuentra en las plantas una compañía, una inspiración y una afinidad que permea en su relación con lo que les rodea. A través de sus historias, leyendas, territorios, desafíos, saberes y aprendizajes descubrimos posibilidades para las generaciones futuras.

Mama Bear Apologetics is the audiobook you've been looking for. This mom-to-mom guide will equip you to teach your kids how to form their own biblical beliefs about what is true and what is false. Through transparent life stories and clear, practical applications - including prayer strategies - this band of Mama Bears offers you tools to train yourself, so you can turn around and train your kids.

For years, Amy Thunig thought she knew all the details about the day she was born, often demanding that the story of her birth be retold. Years later, heavily pregnant with her own first child, she learns what really happened that day. It’s a tale that exemplifies many of the events of her early life, where circumstances sometimes dictated that things be slightly different from how they might seem–including what is meant by her dad being away for ‘work’ and why her legal last name differs from her family’s.

Helene Hadsell was "the woman who won every contest prize she desired". In Contesting: The Name It & Claim It Game, she shares her winning secrets in the vibrant, warm, and folksy manner that was uniquely her.

Tending the Vineyard of the Lord: Intentional Parenting in a Wild World In a world increasingly adrift from foundational truths, raising children with purpose and faith can feel like an overwhelming task. "Tending the Vineyard of the Lord" offers a compelling vision for parents called to cultivate hearts and minds for God amidst the chaos. Drawing on the rich biblical metaphor of the vineyard, this book inspires and equips you to: Embrace your sacred calling as a spiritual gardener: Understand your unique role in nurturing the precious lives entrusted to your care, viewing each child as a ...

Television writer, producer, and bestselling author of the acclaimed The Broke Diaries and Mixed charts her unexpected role as her terminally ill mother's caretaker in this funny, moving, and unforgettable memoir. Angela Nissel always wanted her mother’s approval. But two defining events...

An award-winning Northwestern University psychology professor reveals how the cultural obsession with women's appearance is an epidemic that harms women's ability to get ahead and to live happy, meaningful lives, in this powerful, eye-opening work in the vein of Naomi Wolf, Peggy Orenstein, and...

A parenting guide that speaks directly to Latinx families with language, history, and lived experience that honors and celebrates our cultura—while helping readers unlearn violence and shame as tools of discipline. For many in the Latinx community, “la Chancla”—what we learn to see as...

Unlock a journey of understanding, growth, and transformation with "Embracing Diversity in Adoption." This essential guide offers a heartfelt, comprehensive approach for White parents raising Black children, providing tools to navigate the intricate dynamics of transracial adoption with grace and empathy. Dive into the rich tapestry of insights that cover everything from historical contexts and cultural intricacies to personal growth and practical application. Beginning with a focused exploration of the unique niche of transracial adoption, this guide challenges common myths and lays out ...

From a distinctive, inimitable voice, a wickedly funny and fascinating romp through the strange and often contradictory history of Western parenting Why do we read our kids fairy tales about homicidal stepparents? How did helicopter parenting develop if it used to be perfectly socially...

The founder of the international Transition Towns movement asks why true creative, positive thinking is in decline, asserts that it's more important now than ever, and suggests ways our communities can revive and reclaim it.

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Breaking free from mental slavery begins with reclaiming control over your thoughts, emotions, and actions. The Breaking the Chain series isn't just an audiobook—it's a movement dedicated to exposing the systems of control that keep you stuck.

In this memoir, the pseudonymous author, Ruthie Bolton, tells how she overcame tremendous obstacles to find her place in the world. Born into poverty in a rural Southern town, Bolton was abandoned by her 13-year-old mother and raised by her step-grandfather, an abusive tyrant who beat his wife to death and terrorized his children. With remarkable candor yet no trace of self-pity, Bolton describes how she used alcohol and drugs to try to escape her nightmarish existence.

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the depths of human memory. Guiding you on this captivating adventure is Charlotte Chun, M.S., Ph.D.—psychologist, writer, and nostalgic at heart. Drawing on her expertise in neuroscience and cognition, Dr. Chun takes you on a rich exploration of our earliest childhood memories and what makes these early imprints so special.

Loving Across Borders is the essential guide for navigating a new intercultural relationship. Faced with challenges ranging from immigration to different value systems, fiance visas to communication, and everything in between, if you're in an intercultural relationship you might feel alone and unequipped for handling all the obstacles in your path. Get on track create and maintain the intercultural marriage of your dreams.

Discover a ground-breaking exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives with Breaking the Chains. This enlightening eBook delves deeply into the complex and often overlooked phenomenon of intergenerational trauma, providing a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to understand and break free from its cyclical grip. Journey through an expertly structured exploration that begins with a foundational understanding of what intergenerational trauma is, including its historical context and key concepts. Uncover the scientific underpinnings in chapters dedicated to genetic, epigenetic, and...

A remarkable teenager who went from public assistance to a million dollar net worth shares his story and offers nine key principles to success. Farrah Gray is no ordinary teenager. He wears a suit and tie; he has an office on Wall Street and another one in Los Angeles...and he sold his first business at the age of 14 for more than a million dollars.

Unlock the secrets to successful parenting from cultures around the world with Cultural Influences on Parenting. This insightful eBook dives deep into how cultural backgrounds shape parenting styles and practices, offering readers a comprehensive guide to understanding and embracing diversity in child-rearing. Explore a rich tapestry of parenting traditions, starting with the fundamentals of cultural diversity and its profound impact on family dynamics. Delve into the contrasting principles of individualistic and collectivist cultures through captivating case studies from the United States ...