Lonely Planet Parenthood Around the World - (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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"--

Book 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.