Christine Gross Loh Boeken

De weg biedt een geheel nieuwe kijk op het dagelijks leven. Michael Puett, Harvards populairste docent, laat zien hoe Chinese denkers ons inspireren tot grote en kleine veranderingen. In De weg put hij hiervoor uit het werk van zes grote Chinese filosofen zoals Confucius en Lao Tze. Mede door de waarde die zij aan kleine gebaren, rituelen en goede gewoontes hechten, bieden zij een totaal ander wereldbeeld dan westerse denkers of boeddhistische leraren. De weg daagt ons uit onze diepgewortelde overtuigingen te herzien. Volgens Puett betekent ‘het goede leven’ niet een groots programma of doel uitvoeren, maar een wegbewandelen. Aan de hand van voorbeelden uit het alledaagse leven, legt Puett de denkbeelden van de oude Chinese filosofen uit. Hij inspireert tot kleine, haalbare veranderingen in onze manier van werken, opvoeden, politiek bedrijven en relaties aangaan, met mogelijk verstrekkende gevolgen voor onszelf en de wereld. De weg biedt een nieuwe kijk op bijna alles!

This book serves as a primer on effective parenting strategies, revealing surprising disadvantages in the typical American childhood. Research indicates that American children lag behind their global peers in academic achievement, happiness, and wellness. The debate over parental responsibility in raising a generation of dependent kids continues. The author, who spent five years raising her children in Japan, uncovers culturally ingrained norms surrounding “good parenting” and questions whether other countries have more effective strategies. The exploration spans Finland, Sweden, Germany, France, Japan, China, and Italy, highlighting how parents cultivate resilience, creativity, independence, and academic success. Gross-Loh presents research-based insights into which strategies are most beneficial for children. Key findings include the benefits of co-sleeping, common in many cultures, which may enhance children's independence; the unique American “hoverparenting” style that can hinder resilience; and the multiple recesses enjoyed by Finnish children, who are among the top academic achievers. Additionally, the American fixation on self-esteem, a concept largely absent in other cultures, may limit children's potential. By incorporating empirical research into the conversation, this work offers fresh perspectives on raising a confident and capable generation.

Imagine infants free from painful diaper rash, new parenthood without thousands of dollars wasted in diapering costs, toilet training that is natural and noncoercive, and, most important, happier babies and parents As Christine Gross-Loh reveals in her progressive, enlightening book, all this is possible and more. Infants are born with the ability to communicate their need to "go," just as they communicate hunger or sleepiness. Gross-Loh, a mother of two children who were diaper-free at eighteen and fifteen months, uses the tenets of "elimination communication," or EC, to teach parents how to identify and respond to their baby or toddler's natural cues. Unlike the all-or-nothing approach of some parenting books, The Diaper-Free Baby addresses three categories of full-time, part-time, and occasional EC'ers. Parents can practice EC as much or as little as fits their family and lifestyle. A support group within a book, The Diaper-Free Baby also includes inspiring testimonials throughout every chapter. Parents who have successfully practiced EC identify common struggles, share experiences and problem-solving tips, and provide encouragement for those new to the technique. Their motivational stories together with Gross-Loh's practical advice will appeal to all parents interested in a fresh alternative to traditional toilet training.

Prostřednictvím myšlenek tradičních čínských filozofů Konfucia, Mencia, Čuang-c´a a dalších nám autor přibližuje starou čínskou filozofii a její možné využití v dnešním každodenním životě. Nabízí různé pohledy na svět, čímž naše současné vnímání okolí získává nový rozměr. Dozvíme se, jak můžeme svět kolem nás měnit, kultivovat a zlepšit. Ne abstrakně, ale v konkrétních situacích všední reality, v okruhu nám blízkých lidí, s nimiž se setkáváme. Záleží pouze na nás, zda tyto myšlenky přijmeme, změníme pohled na své okolí, a tím i svoji osobnost.

Comment mener une vie accomplie ? Comment trouver l'amour ? Et si, pour mieux envisager l'avenir, il nous fallait tout penser différemment ? Et si la solution c'était de revenir à la sagesse des anciens ? C'est ce que nous propose ici Michael Puett, professeur à Harvard et spécialiste de la philosophie chinoise. Puisant dans les enseignements de Confucius, Lao-tseu ou Tchouang-tseu, il nous invite à nous défaire de nos certitudes, à nous ouvrir à de nouveaux horizons, afin de comprendre que l'existence n'est pas à projeter comme un grand plan vertigineux mais à construire d'instant en instant pour trouver, enfin, sa propre voie. Une plongée salutaire dans une pensée millénaire qui va radicalement changer votre vie...