Bringing Up Bébé

This narration explores the French approach to raising children as observed by Pamela Druckerman, an Anglophone mother living in Paris. It’s a style that blends warmth with structure: children are welcomed into family life, but not placed at its center like a tiny ruler who dictates every schedule and mood.

Across these chapters, listeners will hear how French parents prioritize adult well-being, teach patience early, encourage healthy sleep and eating habits, and treat politeness as a true social foundation. The tone is not about perfection—it’s about small, realistic shifts that can make family life calmer and more balanced.

• Parents and expecting parents who want practical, calming ideas for routines, boundaries, sleep, and mealtimes—without harshness or guilt.
• Couples who want to protect their relationship and personal identity while still showing up lovingly for their children.
• Anyone curious about cultural differences in parenting—especially the contrast between French and American habits and expectations.

Pamela Druckerman is an American writer and journalist who lived in Paris while raising her children. Through observation, interviews, and personal experience, she explored what French parents do differently—and how those differences can reshape a family’s daily life in surprisingly comforting ways.