The Evolved Nest with Darcia Narvaez

About this episode

Darcia Narvaez discusses her book 'The Evolved Nest' and the importance of nurturing practices in childhood development.

In this conversation, Darcia Narvaez discusses her book 'The Evolved Nest' and the importance of nurturing practices in childhood development. She emphasizes the need for community, connection, and understanding the natural instincts of children. The discussion covers various aspects of parenting, including the significance of breastfeeding, the role of play and nature, and the impact of technology on children's development. Narvaez advocates for a return to ancestral wisdom in raising children and highlights the importance of responsive relationships throughout life. The Evolved Nest ( Evolved Developmental Niche ) (academic papers) Co-Founder, EvolvedNest.Org (podcasts, info, and monthly newsletter) Also see DarciaNarvaez.com President, Kindred World , KindredMedia.org Blog: The Nested Pathway Twitter : @MoralLandscapes, @EvolvedNest Facebook : Moral Landscapes, EvolvedNest Youtube : Evolved Nest Initiative, DarciaNarvaez SoundCloud (podcasts): Evolved Nest Google Scholar Archived Blog at Psychology Today: Moral Landscapes BOOKS: The Evolved Nest: Nature's Way of Raising Children and Creating Connected Communities Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ruby, Pete

Guest: Darcia Narvaez

Topics covered

• childhood development
• nurturing practices
• parenting
• community
• ancestral wisdom
• responsive relationships

Keywords

• breastfeeding
• play
• nature
• technology
• parenting
• community
• child development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EvolvedNest.Org, Kindred World, KindredMedia.org

Books & works: The Evolved Nest, Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth, Indigenous Sustainable Wisdom: First Nation Know-How for Global Flourishing, Neurobiology and the Development of Human Morality: Evolution, Culture and Wisdom

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