Harvard Kennedy School faculty member Ron Ferguson discusses his new book, The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children (BenBella Books), co-authored with journalist Tatsha Robertson. Based on thousands of hours of interviews with parents and children, the authors present a model of parenting that they found has consistently led to the long-term success of their children. Ferguson is also the faculty director of the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University. To learn more about the book, visit MastersoftheFormula.com.
This video is part of the Behind the Book series, a production of HKS Library & Knowledge Services and the Office of Communication and Public Affairs. Find more information and other videos in the series at https://www.hks.harvard.edu/behind-the-book.
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The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University is a graduate and professional school that brings together students, scholars, and practitioners who combine thought and action to make the world a better place.
Our mission is to improve public policy and public leadership across the United States and around the world so that people can lead safer, freer, and more prosperous lives. Harvard Kennedy School teaches current and future leaders the skills they need to effectively advance the public purpose in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Our renowned faculty and trailblazing research centers pioneer bold new ideas. And as the most international school at Harvard, we convene global leaders in the Forum, host visiting experts in the classroom, and attract a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff.
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