Brazilian-American journalist and former foreign correspondent Marina Lopes about parenting hacks from around the world. Drawing on her multicultural background and experiences living in various countries Marina explores how different cultures approach parenting, offering practical ideas for American parents.

The Brazilian "birth party"
The Chinese tradition of postpartum rest ("sitting the month")
The Danish practice of babies sleeping outdoors
Swedish parental leave policies
Parenting in Mozambique
Singapore's reliance on hired help and affordable childcare
French universal childcare
Giving children real responsibilities and chores
Rethinking parental roles and challenging the guilt
And so much more

Despite exploring parenting practices worldwide, the author and her husband ultimately chose to raise their family in the US to be near their loved ones, emphasizing the importance of "going where the love is" and building community within their chosen location.

Get her book: Please Yell at My Kids : What Cultures Around the World Can Teach You About Parenting in Community, Raising Independent Kids, and Not Losing Your Mind

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