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The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children

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The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children
The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children

Rethinking parenting through a scientific lens.

If you're pondering the maze of parenthood, Alison Gopnik's "The Gardener and the Carpenter" offers a refreshing perspective grounded in scientific research. It's an insightful read that challenges the intense, goal-focused culture of modern "parenting," advocating instead for a nurturing environment that embraces the natural, unpredictable process of a child's development. It's a liberating approach that could relieve you from the pressures of trying to mold the 'perfect' child, guiding you to appreciate the intrinsic, explorative nature of growing humans.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children

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ISBN: 9781847921611
Publisher: The Bodley Head
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Personal Development, Philosophy
Related Topics: Parenting, Psychology, Education, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 2505 readers)
 

Rethinking parenting through a scientific lens.

If you're pondering the maze of parenthood, Alison Gopnik's "The Gardener and the Carpenter" offers a refreshing perspective grounded in scientific research. It's an insightful read that challenges the intense, goal-focused culture of modern "parenting," advocating instead for a nurturing environment that embraces the natural, unpredictable process of a child's development. It's a liberating approach that could relieve you from the pressures of trying to mold the 'perfect' child, guiding you to appreciate the intrinsic, explorative nature of growing humans.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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