bAn eye-opening guide to the world s best parenting strategiesb brResearch reveals that American kids lag behind in academic achievement, happiness, and wellness. Christine Gross-Loh exposes culturally determined norms we have about good parenting, and asks, Are there parenting strategies other countries are gettingright that we are not This book takes us across the globe and examines how parents successfully foster resilience, creativity, independence, and academic excellence in their children. Illuminating the surprising ways in which culture shapes our parenting practices, Gross-Loh offers objective, research-based insight such as ulliCo-sleeping may promote independence in kids.lili Hoverparenting can damage a child s resilience.liliFinnish children, who rank among the highest academic achievers, enjoy multiple recesses a day.liliOur obsession with self-esteem may limit a child s potential.liul