The Good Enough Parent by The School of Life Summary
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In "The Good Enough Parent," The School of Life delivers the liberating truth: perfect parenting harms children. With a 4.5-star Goodreads rating, this 2021 guide asks: What if your imperfections are actually your parenting superpower? Every "failure" might be your child's greatest gift.
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The Unexpected Journey of Parenting
What if being a "good parent" isn't about perfection but about being present, self-aware, and resilient enough to navigate inevitable mistakes? Unlike traditional parenting manuals promising flawless children through rigid methodologies, the philosophy of good-enough parenting acknowledges the beautiful messiness of raising humans. This approach has resonated deeply with modern parents struggling under the weight of expectation in the social media era, where parenting anxiety has reached unprecedented levels. For most of human history, children were conceived for practical reasons-as farmhands, old-age insurance, or family legacy bearers-rather than out of concern for their welfare. The modern shift toward child-centric parenting accelerated after World War II, alongside rising living standards and evolving psychological understanding. Yet despite our commitment to children's wellbeing, we haven't fully developed systematic approaches to parenting, often naively trusting instinct rather than seeking instruction. The stakes couldn't be higher. Contemporary psychology recognizes childhood as a consequential period determining lifelong emotional health, with early experiences shaping neural pathways that influence everything from stress responses to relationship patterns. Perhaps it's time to question whether everyone should automatically become parents, and instead celebrate those who consciously choose this path-or those who recognize parenting isn't for them.
The Complex Tapestry of Parental Love
Preserving Wonder in a World of Normalcy
The Art of Emotional Regulation
Hearing Beyond the Words
The Counterintuitive Value of Difficult Behavior
The Good Enough Parent: Embracing Imperfection
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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