Beyond the Tiger Mom: East-West Parenting for the Global Age

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'Beyond the Tiger Mom is a brilliant bookhard-hitting and brutallyhonest but also balanced, insightful, and funny.' Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Dispel the hype and myths about Asian parenting and uncoverthe practical with this effective parenting guide.

How do Asian parents prime their children for success from a youngWhy do Asian kids do so well in math and science What is thedifference between an Asian upbringing and a Western one Why dosome Asian mothers see themselves as "tiger moms" while othersshun the label How do Asian parents deal with their children'sfailures Is it sometimes good for children to fail

These are just a few of the compelling questions posed and answeredin this fascinating new parenting book by educator Maya Thiagarajanas she examines the stereotypes and goes beneath the surface toexplore what really happens in Asian households. How do Asianparents think about childhood, family and educationand what canWestern parents learn from them

'Whether you want to train your child to expand their attention span, aid in your child reaching optimal educational success or are just looking to enrich your child in a different way of learning, this book is definitely for you.' The Baby Spotblog

'This is a book that will benefit parents from all cultures and help them take the best of Eastern and Western thinking to achieve a balanced parenting style while raising future global citizens.'Schools 'N More blog (also included on Multicultural Children's Book Day social media)

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"Beyond the Tiger Mom is a brilliant book--hard-hitting and brutally honest but also balanced, insightful, and funny. It avoids cliches and draws on years of research and personal multicultural teaching experience. It's also wonderfully practical, offering specific tips for how to combine the best of East and West." --Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother and The Triple Package: What Really Determines Success
"pulls no punches, offers many alternative ideas, and is very highly recommended not just for parents and anyone working with kids, but for educators and those looking to build a better global community. It's an exciting discourse no parent or educator should be without." --Midwest Book Review
"Beyond The Tiger Mom is filled with tips for parents, such as how to build a language rich home and how to really get to know your child." --Harvard Ed Magazine

Author Bio

Maya Thiagarajan was raised in Chennai India, by her South Indian father and American mother. After high school, Maya left India and moved to the US. She earned a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Education Policy from Harvard University. Maya started her teaching career at a tough urban public school in Baltimore City and later went on to teach at some of America's most prestigious independent schools. In 2009, Maya moved to Singapore where she now teaches students from around the world at an international school. Over half her students are South Asian or East Asian, deepening her understanding of Asian family values and Asian approaches to education. Maya has two children aged 5 and 8.