A Conversation with Peter Stearns, History Professor and Author of "Anxious Parents"

In this episode, Dr. Bob has an in depth conversation with Peter Stearns, University Professor of History at George Mason University and author of the book, "Anxious Parents." Peter and Dr. Bob discuss the current state of parenting, including how parents overdo their role as "Entertainment Masters" and the mistake of focusing too much on your child's happiness. They also deeply discuss how the overall satisfaction of parenting has declined and why parents are more anxious than ever. Parents, this is a must listen episode with so many wonderful takeaways. Don't miss this important conversation!   Peter N. Stearns is University Professor of History at George Mason University. He has also founded the Journal of Social History and served as a Vice President of the American Historical Association; he was Provost at George Mason for fourteen years, until stepping down in 2014. Stearns has written many books on topics in world history and on American social and cultural history, and he also teaches in these areas, with particular interest in the history of childhood and the history of emotions. A fourth edition of his book, Childhood in World History, will appear in June (Routledge). His most recent book is Happiness in World History (Routledge).     How to contact Dr. Bob: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/