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Mothering, early years
The Science And Art Of Mothering: Part Two Of Three
Communities used to know a lot about mothering.
Human biology and sociality are designed to be largely shaped after birth—with early plasticity and extensive…
Killing Mothering, The Center Of Society: Part One Of Three
In recent decades, mothering or nurturing children has become a greater challenge, particularly in the USA, as both parents work outside the home, extended…
How to Play with Your Baby
Children grow through play at every age.
Children’s play is an essential ingredient for growing abilities of all kinds—cognitive, social, emotional, and…
The Ever-Present Ghost of Shame
Shame triggers — do you have them?
Some people might say I act shamelessly at times, speaking my mind bluntly, as older women are wont to do. But it is quite…
Helping a Child in Distress
What should one do when a child is extremely distressed in public?
Note: Behaving ethically means taking action in the right way for the situation. It takes…
The Evolved Nest: An Introduction
Listen to award-winning neuroscience researcher, Darcia Narvaez, PhD, share foundational insights into the Evolved Nest.
Visit the nonprofit initiative at…
An Antidote To Overwhelm
It's been two months since I've written an article, and the reason why begged to become a topic—overwhelm. It occurred to me one morning last week (while I was…
Prenatal Cognition In Mythology And Scriptures
My fascination with mythology and scriptures from around the world began rather early in life. Ok, let’s get ready for some story time. Yeah!!
Arjuna, the most…
The Single Most Important Thing To Know About A Baby
A baby’s most significant characteristic should influence how we treat her.
A baby is not ready to be out in the world at the time of birth, even…
Voices Of Wisdom: Birth, Relationships And Renewal From Peruvian Masters
"Anthropology gives us insights into how relational experiences and communication patterns within different cultures directly shape the development of the…