The slow parenting style (also called simplicity parenting, free range parenting, and idle parenting) is a parenting style in which children are allowed to explore the world at their own pace with few organized activities.
In her research ‘Unequal Childhoods’, sociologist Annette Lareau discusses how different parenting styles from the middle class and working class create social inequality between children.
Parenting styles have a profound effect on how a child developments. Researchers have conducted numerous studies assessing the impact of parenting styles…
Carl Honoré, author of ‘Under Pressure’ and ‘In Praise of Slowness’ and advocate of the slow parenting movement, inspires parents to slow down and find the natural balance between too little and too much parenting.
Reveal your inner child with our uber-fun Play Personality quiz based on the work of Dr. Stuart Brown of the National Institute for Play.
What exactly is the Chinese parenting style? For Amy Chua, it means no playdate, no sleepovers, only straight As, and playing the piano or violin (really well). Chua argues that Western-style parenting is too diverse.
Parenting books written about the Slow Parenting styles -- Idle Parenting, Free Range Parenting, and Simplicity Parenting -- all advocate for less parental intervention and more child autonomy
Sometimes the good parenting decision involves being the ‘parental salmon’ — swimming up-stream of the popular trend — in order to meet the best interests of your family and child.
