NBC News' Vicky Nguyen talks to TODAY.com in an interview about her book, "Boat Baby," and the "benign neglect" parenting style she uses from her own parents.

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The 1 parenting technique Vicky Nguyen learned from her parents that she loves

The 1 parenting technique Vicky Nguyen learned from her parents that she loves

NBC News' Vicky Nguyen talks to TODAY.com in an interview about her book, "Boat Baby," and the "benign neglect" parenting style she uses from her own parents.

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