French Children Don't Throw Food

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French Children Don't Throw Food by Pamela Druckerman explores the cultural differences in parenting styles between the French and Americans. The author, an American living in Paris, observes how French parents raise well-behaved and content children and seeks to understand their approach. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Druckerman highlights the key aspects of French parenting that encourage patience, independence, and the ability to enjoy life.
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You might enjoy this entertaining and enlightening memoir if you're curious about parenting across cultures. The author shares her experiences and insights into French parenting practices, offering a fresh perspective on raising children with a sense of calm and freedom.

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French Children Don't Throw Food


Why do French children happily eat what is put in front of them?
How can French mothers chat to their friends while their children play quietly?
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Parents are saying MERCI to Pamela Druckerman!

***** ‘Our parenting bible’
***** ‘You are not alone!

The number one Sunday Times bestseller, the book all parents are talking about- 'I will read parenting self-help books, including...French Children Don't Throw Food, in order to be better at looking after the children than Chloe' - Bridget Jones - Mad About the Boy

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The number one Sunday Times bestseller, the book all parents are talking about: I will read parenting self-help books, including French Children Don't Throw Food, in order to be better at looking after the children than Chloe – Bridget Jones – Mad About the Boy

Fascinating...gripping...extremely funny...I loved it. It made me want to move to Paris – India Knight, Sunday Times

Do you want to learn the secrets of the parents of France's well-behaved children?

How come French babies sleep through the night?

Why do French children happily eat what is put in front of them?

How can French mothers chat to their friends while their children play quietly?

Parents are saying MERCI to Pamela Druckerman!

* 'Our parenting bible'

* 'You are not alone! ... Brilliantly funny and really helpful.'

* 'Eye opening ... it has changed the way I view and interact with my little one!'

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Pamela Druckerman's French Children Don't Throw Food is appreciated for its witty, self-deprecating narrative and keen observations about French parenting. Critics commend it for its insightful and entertaining exploration of cultural differences in child-rearing, praising Druckerman's engaging storytelling. The book is considered enlightening, offering fresh perspectives on parenting with a touch of humour, and has been described as a must-read for those interested in understanding and perhaps adopting a calmer approach to raising children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552779173

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 January 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Pamela Druckerman is the author of the number one Sunday Times bestseller French Children Don't Throw Food (published in the US as Bringing Up Bebe), which has been translated into 27 languages. She is also a Contributing Opinion Writer for the New York Times. She lives in Paris with her English husband and their children.

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