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The Science Behind How Parents Affect Child Development

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Overview

Explore the complex factors influencing child development in this thought-provoking TED Talk by psychologist Yuko Munakata. Discover why traditional parenting advice may be flawed and learn about the "hurricane children vs. butterfly parents" concept. Examine the myth of inherited success or struggle, and delve into the challenges of predicting a child's future. Understand how the same event can lead to different experiences for children, and embrace the mystery inherent in parenting. Learn to move beyond blame and gain insights from parents of terminally ill children. Ultimately, grasp why effective parenting involves staying present in the moment, offering a fresh perspective on child-rearing and personal development.

Syllabus

Intro
Why most parenting advice is wrong
Hurricane children vs. butterfly parents
The myth of inherited success or struggle
Can you predict who a child becomes?
Same event, different experience
The mystery of parenting
Stop the blame game
What you learn parenting terminally ill children
Why parenting is about staying in the moment

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