The Progressive Parent

Harnessing the Power of Science and Social Justice to Raise Awesome Kids

by Kavin Senapathy

On Sale: 08/06/2024

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The Progressive Parent

Harnessing the Power of Science and Social Justice to Raise Awesome Kids

by Kavin Senapathy

On Sale: 08/06/2024

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An evidence-based, social justice–minded exploration of modern parenting, from an award-winning science journalist and cofounder of SciMoms

How can we raise happy, well-adjusted kids today amid so much injustice and uncertainty? This is the question at the heart of the progressive parent's dilemma. Fortunately, award-winning science journalist Kavin Senapathy has the answers.

In this lively, accessible exploration of modern parenting, Senapathy guides readers through the complex cultural, environmental, economic and political issues facing all families today. Equipped with practical tips and research-driven advice for parents of kids from infancy to early teens, she helps readers build a more fulfilling relationship with their children and themselves by addressing pressing questions such as:

Is formula feeding okay?
What is "natural parenting"?
How much screen time is too much screen time?
How do I help my children navigate questions around race and gender identity?

Informed by her experiences as a nonbinary parent of color, and filled with a science journalist's hard-won wisdom, The Progressive Parent is an essential read for any parent or parent-to-be who believes that the values of science, truth, equity and justice should be applied not only individually, but collectively.

Critical Praise

"Raising children in today's world has never been more confusing. The Progressive Parent addresses and dissects myths surrounding parenting kids of all ages while giving us space to ask the questions we should be asking. The practical advice it offered has made me a better parent."—Kate Swenson, author of Forever Boy

“Senapathy distills the moral pith of today’s issues and applies progressive values to parenting practices that will encourage the well-being of every child.”—Booklist

“[A]n excellent resource.”—Motherhood Moment

"This is the new gold standard for progressive parents who want to raise their kids with core values of empathy and reason. Using their own parenting experiences as a springboard, Senapathy blasts a brain-sized hole through the muzzy white noise of a capitalistic industry that targets parental fears. She applies a scientific eye to such disparate topics as breastfeeding, race, body image, climate change, and chemicals. A free-thinking progressive, she is unafraid to follow the facts, even if they clash with the stance of supposedly progressive and scientific institutions."—Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, author of If It Sounds Like a Quack -