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  • Published: 31 May 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593185605
  • Imprint: Dutton
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $59.99

Parent Nation

Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise





A detailed, impassioned argument from an early childhood development specialist that will change the way we think about the practical importance of the parent-child bond.

***INSTANT New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller***
2023 Gold Winner — Nautilus Book Award

World-class pediatric surgeon, social scientist, and best-selling author of Thirty Million Words Dr. Dana Suskind returns with a revelatory new look at the neuroscience of early childhood development—and how it can guide us toward a future in which every child has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.

Her prescription for this more prosperous and equitable future, as clear as it is powerful, is more robust support for parents during the most critical years of their children’s development. In her poignant new book, Parent Nation, written with award-winning science writer Lydia Denworth, Dr. Suskind helps parents recognize both their collective identity and their formidable power as custodians of our next generation.

Weaving together the latest science on the developing brain with heart-breaking and relatable stories of families from all walks of life, Dr. Suskind shows that the status quo—scores of parents convinced they should be able to shoulder the enormous responsibility of early childhood care and education on their own—is not only unsustainable, but deeply detrimental to the wellbeing of children, families, and society.
 
Anyone looking for a blueprint for how to build a brighter future for our children will find one in Parent Nation. Informed by the science of foundational brain development as well as history, political science, and the lived experiences of families around the country, this book clearly outlines how society can and should help families meet the developmental needs of their children. Only then can we ensure that all children are able to enjoy the promise of their potential.

  • Published: 31 May 2022
  • ISBN: 9780593185605
  • Imprint: Dutton
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $59.99

Praise for Parent Nation

Praise for Suskind's first book:
“Thirty Million Words tells the story of a remarkable woman’s unrelenting mission to give every child the chance to thrive. Dana Suskind’s work as a pediatric surgeon with the deaf helped her to understand the amazing power that words have on a child’s development.  Every page overflows with warmth and intelligence—share it and become part of something amazing.”—Steven D. Levitt, coauthor of Freakonomics

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