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Podcast: Authentic Parenting
Episode: What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting with Marina Lopes
Description: Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various countries Marina explores how different cultures approach parenting, offering practical ideas for American parents. The Brazilian "birth party" The Chinese tradition of postpartum rest ("sitting the month") The Danish practice of babies sleeping outdoors Swedish parental leave policies Parenting in Mozambique Singapore's reliance on hired help and affordable childcare French universal childcare Giving children real responsibilities and chores Rethinking parental roles and challenging the guilt And so much more Despite exploring paren...