Raise children who want to help and be kind.
Learn An Ancient Way Of Parenting
 When Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff became a mother, she found modern parenting advice both ineffective and lacking in evidence. This prompted her to explore tried-and-true techniques used by moms and dads all around the globe for millennia.
She learned something striking: The oldest cultures in the world have mastered the art of raising helpful and confident children. What valuable lessons can they teach us?
Hunt, Gather, Parent takes readers on an immersive journey, where Michaeleen and her three-year-old daughter, Rosy, learn tried-and-true parenting strategies from:
- Maya families in Mexico: Experts at raising cooperative, helpful children.
- Inuit families in the Arctic: Masters at teaching emotional intelligence.
- Hadzabe families in Tanzania: Skilled in fostering independence and confidence in their kids.
Key Insights from the Book
- Cooperation Over Control
How parents build cooperative relationships with their children, which minimizes conflict and maximizes joy. - Emotional Intelligence

How parents use calm and gentle responses to tantrums to teach kids to manage their anger. - Stress-Free Confidence

How parents cultivate autonomy, helping children grow up free from the anxiety.
Michaeleen applies these strategies in her own parenting, witnessing dramatic results. Through her journey, she offers practical advice on how Western parents can:
- Raise children who want to help their parents and siblings.
- Boost children’s confidence and self-sufficiency.
- Teach children to be kind, generous and calm.
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