The Progressive Parent: Harnessing the Power of Science and Social Justice to Raise Awesome Kids
Harnessing Power Science Raise Awesome: The Progressive Parent by Kavin Senapathy is an unabridged English audiobook about evidence-informed parenting and social justice. Its stated topics include feeding, screen time, natural parenting, race and gender identity, with advice aimed at parents of children from infancy to early teens.
At a glance
- Covers parenting questions including formula feeding, screen time, natural parenting, race and gender identity.
- The listing describes the advice as research-driven and intended for parents of children from infancy to early teens.
- Unabridged presentation with a stated listening length of 9 hours and 55 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings science and social justice perspectives together across practical, current parenting topics.
- Its stated age range, from infancy to early teens, gives the book a broader focus than guidance centred on one stage.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 55 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 6 Aug. 2024 |
| Publisher | Hanover Square Press |
| Author | Kavin Senapathy |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Akaina Ghosh |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Parents or parents-to-be interested in research-informed guidance with an explicit social justice perspective.
- Listeners seeking discussion of feeding, screen use, race and gender identity across childhood.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a neutral overview without an explicit social justice perspective.
- Buyers who specifically want a printed book rather than an audiobook.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The listing shows an aggregate rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, with 79% at five stars and 21% at four stars. This is a small rating set and provides no specific comments, so it cannot establish which topics listeners valued or identify concerns; consider whether the book’s stated science-and-social-justice approach suits your interests.
Frequently asked questions
What format is this edition?
The listing identifies it as an unabridged audiobook in English, with a stated listening length of 9 hours and 55 minutes.
Who is the book aimed at?
The listing describes research-driven advice for parents of children from infancy to early teens.
Which topics does it address?
Listed questions include formula feeding, natural parenting, screen time, and helping children navigate race and gender identity.
