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Episode 2037:

Christine Gilbert's experience in "Traveling Taught Me How to Be a Parent: On the Road" reveals the profound impact of cultural diversity on parenting. Her journey from a corporate life to global travel with her family taught her invaluable lessons about flexibility, openness, and the varied approaches to parenting worldwide. From witnessing different cultural responses to children's needs to her daughter's fearless embrace of a new culture, Gilbert highlights the transformative power of travel in shaping a more open-hearted and effective parenting style.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://archive.chrisguillebeau.com/christine-gilbert/

Quotes to ponder:

"They [children] were perfect the way they were—if only the people around them were flexible, giving and present."

"Here was my two-year-old fearlessly and open-heartedly embracing the moment and just diving in."

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