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Salon
Salon
Science
Olga Mecking

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Why parenting books make you feel bad - Caught on Camera

Pregnant Woman Touching Her Belly While Reading a Book Getty Images/KDP

If you're about to become a new parent or have questions about whether you're doing a good job, it's probable that you've turned to a parenting book. The idea of advice book for parents goes back hundreds of years; personally, I know few parents who haven't read any guides on raising children at all.

But while many mothers and fathers find parenting books helpful, there can be a dark side to consuming parenting advice.

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