The Dolphin Parent
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Published on Apr 01, 2014 | 304 Pages
Published on Apr 01, 2014 | 304 Pages
As the medical director for Child and Youth Mental Health community programs in Vancouver, Dr. Kang has witnessed firsthand the consequences of parental pressure: anxiety disorders, high stress levels, suicides, and addictions. As the mother of three children and as the daughter of immigrant parents who struggled to give their children the “best” in life—her mother could not read and her father taught her math while they drove around in his taxi—Dr. Kang argues that often the simplest “benefits” we give our children are the most valuable. By trusting our deepest intuitions about what is best for our kids, we will in turn allow them to develop key dolphin traits to enable them to thrive in an increasingly complex world: adaptability, community-mindedness, creativity, and critical thinking.
Life is a journey through ever-changing waters, and dolphin parents know that the most valuable help we can give our children is to assist them in developing their own inner compass. Combining irrefutable science with unforgettable real-life stories, The Dolphin Parent walks readers through Dr. Kang’s four-part method for cultivating self-motivation. The book makes a powerful case that we are not forced to choose between being permissive or controlling. The third option—the option that will prepare our kids for success in a future that will require adaptability—is the dolphin way.
Author
Shimi K Kang, Md
Dr. Shimi K. Kang is a Harvard-trained doctor, award-winning researcher, international media expert, and dynamic speaker. She has worked across North America, Europe, and Asia and has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults move towards lives of more passion, purpose, and joy. Dr. Kang is a recognized thought leader on topics of health, motivation, relationships, culture, and 21st century leadership. She has contributed to major global media outlets including NPR, The Huffington Post , TEDx, Psychology Today, Times of India, South China Morning Post, UK Daily Mail, Der Speigel, Yedioth Aharonot, Jyllands-Posten, and Time magazine. She has received six international awards including the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Research Award. Dr Kang is the current Medical Director of Child and Youth Mental Health for Vancouver, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, and a Life Skills 2.0 Global Presence Ambassador. Dr. Kang is most proud of receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her years of outstanding community service and being the mother of three amazing but exhausting children!
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