Bringing Up Bébé

One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

Recommended by Jessica Lauria, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #2 in Motherhood, Ranked #3 in Parentingsee more rankings.

The runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children

 When American journalist Pamela Druckerman had a baby in Paris, she didn't aspire to become a "French parent." But she noticed that French children slept through the night by two or three months old. They ate braised leeks. They played by themselves while their parents sipped coffee. And yet French kids were still boisterous, curious, and creative. Why? How?           

With a notebook stashed in her diaper bag, Druckerman...
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Jessica Lauria Well I just had a baby a few months ago, so my world is being dominated with all things baby. I’m currently reading ‘Bringing Up Bebe’ by Pamela Druckerman. An American journalist who raised her family in Paris and dives into the psychology of French parenting. It’s fascinating and only reinforces how neurotic American parents can be. Great to hear all sides and theories on raising children so you take bits from here and there to create your own style, just right for you and your family. (Source)


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