An NPR Science Desk correspondent challenges the misleading child-rearing practices commonly recommended to parents, outlining alternatives grounded in international ancestral traditions that are being used effectively throughout the modern world.

The WEIRDest parents in the world --Why do we parent the way we do -- The most helpful kids in the world -- How to teach kids to do chores, voluntarily -- How to raise flexible, cooperative kids -- Master motivators: what's better than praise? -- Never in anger -- How to teach children to control their anger -- How to stop being angry at your child -- Introduction to parenting tools -- Tools for sculpting behavior : stories -- Tools for sculpting behavior : dramas -- How did our ancient ancestors parent? -- The most confident kids in the world -- Ancient antidote for depression -- Sleep.