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Parenthood Around the World


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Parenthood Around the World Synopsis

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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ISBN: 9781837585199
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Publisher: Lonely Planet
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 176 pages
Series: Lonely Planet
Genres: Places and peoples: general and pictorial works