Parenting for a Peaceful World is a fascinating look at how child-rearing customs have shaped societies and major world events. It reveals how children adapt to and are influenced by different parenting styles and how safeguarding their emotional development is the key to creating a more peaceful, harmonious and sustainable world.Practical advice for raising a well-adjusted child includes tips on supporting your child's developing emotional intelligence, understanding how your childhood has influenced your own emotional make-up, and helping you achieve your full parenting potential.Drawing on leading edge brain research, child-development studies, psycho-history, and personal and clinical experience, this completely revised and updated edition of Parenting for a Peaceful World is a must-read for parents, child health professionals, teachers, and for adults seeking to heal and grow.