Monday 2 March, 19.00 - 21.00
The School of Life, 28 Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AB
In his new book, The Idle Parent, Tom Hodgkinson provides a manifesto for childcare. The secret to successful parenting is simply to do as little as possible. Rather than cramming their days with activities (ballet, judo, tennis, piano, sport, art projects) and their rooms with expensive gadgets, we should give our children the space and time to grow up self-reliant, confident, happy and free. And as parents, make sure we enjoy the saved time and money such an approach affords us.
Tom will be showing us exactly how to put this wholly sensible approach into practice. It doesn’t involve complex rules or constant, selfless parental sacrifice. In fact, it’s great news for any modern, busy parent who has ever agonised over whether they are doing enough for their child. Bring all your angst and stress and leave a happier, better parent.
Tickets cost £10. To book call 0207 833 1010
Charles Fernyhough is teaching the weekend family course at The School of Life on 28th Feb/1st March. Places cost £195.
Tom Hodgkinson and Charles Fernyhaugh are available for interview.
Please contact: Hannah Blake at Colman Getty on 020 7631 2666 or hannah@colmangetty.co.uk
Limited press places available.
