The Progressive Parent, Kavin Senapathy
The Progressive Parent, Kavin Senapathy
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The Progressive Parent
Harnessing the Power of Science and Social Justice to Raise Awesome Kids

Author: Kavin Senapathy

Narrator: Akaina Ghosh

Unabridged: 9 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/06/2024


Synopsis

 An evidence-based, social justice–minded exploration of modern parenting, from an award-winning science journalist and cofounder of SciMoms

How can we raise happy, well-adjusted kids today amid so much injustice and uncertainty? This is the question at the heart of the progressive parent’s dilemma. Fortunately, award-winning science journalist Kavin Senapathy has the answers.

In this lively, accessible exploration of modern parenting, Senapathy guides readers through the complex cultural, environmental, economic and political issues facing all families today. Equipped with practical tips and research-driven advice for parents of kids from infancy to early teens, she helps readers build a more fulfilling relationship with their children and themselves by addressing pressing questions such as:Is formula feeding okay?What is "natural parenting"?How much screen time is too much screen time?How do I help my children navigate questions around race and gender identity?Informed by her experiences as a nonbinary parent of color, and filled with a science journalist’s hard-won wisdom, The Progressive Parent is an essential read for any parent or parent-to-be who believes that the values of science, truth, equity and justice should be applied not only individually, but collectively.
 

About Kavin Senapathy

Kavin Senapathy (she/they) is an award-winning science journalist covering parenting, health, and social justice. A sought-after analyst and speaker, Senapathy’s writing has appeared in Slate, SELF, The Daily Beast, Salon, SciShow, Forbes, and more.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sahitya on August 27, 2024

Lots of information on various topics but probably not what I was looking for right now. Might be more useful to go back to if I need to read more about a specific topic.......more

Goodreads review by Witch Chapter on September 17, 2024

What a wonderful resource for parents - particularly the more anxious of us. Kavin Senapathy’s approach to raising children, in a world full of information and misinformation, is enlightening. I could have sworn Senapathy was talking directly to me. Their candor leant to an intimate and comfortable......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on May 06, 2025

3.5, rounding up to 4. I... don't feel like I really learned anything new that I didn't already know by being plugged into scicomm world? I remember Kavin Senapathy from when science blogs were the hot thing as they posted about the antiscientific knee-jerk around GMOs, but haven't really kept up wi......more

Goodreads review by Analisa on March 25, 2024

This book had a lot of science based research and contains a lot of information. Unfortunately, it wasn't really an easy read for me. It didn't flow as good as I liked and didn't keep my attention as I wish it had.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 23, 2024

Thought provoking read.......more