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New thinking about children
2009Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman look at research that challenges common ideas about parenting. They cover praise, sleep, lying, siblings and more. The book argues that some well-meant habits can backfire.
Who will enjoy it
Parents and teachers.
What you will get
Some studies cited have been debated since.
NurtureShock Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Child development · Research · Parenting
Length
352 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman.
Setting
Schools, labs and homes.
What makes it different
A journalistic look at studies of children.
Feel
Curious and surprising.
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