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Michaeleen Doucleff - what are the universals of childhood?
Manage episode 478558252 series 3464198
What if the Western approach to parenting is based on spurious cultural assumptions, not human nature? In this episode, science writer Michaeleen Doucleff takes us inside indigenous communities around the world to reveal what Western parenting gets backwards, as we explore her question - what are the universals of childhood? From the origins of modern parenting in orphanage manuals to the power of kids contributing to real family life, we explore what children actually need to thrive — and how small shifts can create big changes in connection, confidence, and calm at home.
Chapters
1. The Universal Elements of Parenting (00:00:00)
2. WEIRD Parenting: Our Unique Assumptions (00:03:00)
3. How Children Learn: Consumption vs Contribution (00:10:50)
4. The Sacred Child: Views Across Cultures (00:17:50)
5. Finding Joy in Helping Others (00:30:00)
6. Sleep, Risk, and Childhood Autonomy (00:42:45)
7. Creating a New Educational Approach (00:57:35)
8. Episode Closing and Next Week Preview (01:03:20)
21 episodes
Manage episode 478558252 series 3464198
What if the Western approach to parenting is based on spurious cultural assumptions, not human nature? In this episode, science writer Michaeleen Doucleff takes us inside indigenous communities around the world to reveal what Western parenting gets backwards, as we explore her question - what are the universals of childhood? From the origins of modern parenting in orphanage manuals to the power of kids contributing to real family life, we explore what children actually need to thrive — and how small shifts can create big changes in connection, confidence, and calm at home.
Chapters
1. The Universal Elements of Parenting (00:00:00)
2. WEIRD Parenting: Our Unique Assumptions (00:03:00)
3. How Children Learn: Consumption vs Contribution (00:10:50)
4. The Sacred Child: Views Across Cultures (00:17:50)
5. Finding Joy in Helping Others (00:30:00)
6. Sleep, Risk, and Childhood Autonomy (00:42:45)
7. Creating a New Educational Approach (00:57:35)
8. Episode Closing and Next Week Preview (01:03:20)
21 episodes
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