Raising Primates

Douglas Fry, PhD, Anthropologist at the University of Alabama, and I sit down to discuss human nature, our potential for peace, and some of the archeological/anthropological evidence behind Doug's claims. RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Deborah Carlisle Solomon, author of Baby Knows Best and former executive director of RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), and I sit down to talk about the similarities and perhaps some differences between the two parenting philosophies (AP & RIE). We discuss: -Deborah's journey through motherhood and how she found RIE -The 7 principles of RIE -The emphasis RIE places on trusting infants in their innate wisdom to explore and develop in their own unique time -Why container (car seats, strollers, baby seats, swings, etc) use should be kept to a minimum, particularly with young babies, in order to promote optimal motor skills development and core strength -The importance of having reasonable expectations of children that line up with their cognitive and linguistic development -RIE's philosophy regarding babies that are crying or upset - does this match up with AP principles? -How RIE's principles of mindfulness and pausing can help any parent-child dyad in a variety of situations Deborah's book, Baby Knows Best, can be found here: www.amzn.com/0316219207 Her website is here: www.deborahcarlislesolomon.com Become a PATREON to help support the podcast and get exclusive interviews that are only available to subscribers: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! Visit www.attachmentparentingpodcast.com for more information

Sarah Marquez, of www.realsimplemama.com and I sit down to talk about her journey to/through attachment parenting with her two children. Sarah is a blogger and author of 9 different attachment parenting-focused e-books, all of which can be found here for FREE: www.amazon.com/author/sarahmarquez

Nils Bergman, MD, PhD, and guest host Mary Francell, IBCLC, sit down to talk all about skin-to-skin Kangaroo Mother Care, and the neurobiology behind our babies' need for constant touch in the first days (and months) of life. They discuss: -Nils research on Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin) with preemies and full term babies -The neurobiology of skin-to-skin immediately after birth -Nils recommendation of 6 hours of continuous contact for baby and mom after birth -why even (or especially) NICU babies need continuous skin-to-skin after birth, and should never be in incubators -Why we should encourage hospitals to begin implementing skin-to-skin with all babies, not just premies Visit Nils' website for more information on his work: www.kangaroomothercare.com and www.ninobirth.org Check out Mary's excellent blog here: www.whatdobabiesneed.com RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Mary DeMocker, author of The Parent's Guide to Climate Revolution, and I sit down to talk about how a natural parenting lifestyle goes hand in hand with eco conscious living. We discuss: -Mary's own journey through motherhood -How a focus on less stuff and more connection/quality time with family can promote an eco conscious lifestyle -Some of the easiest things to do around your house in order to green your home/family life -Why you should spend more time supporting already established climate change action groups Mary Democker's book can be found here: www.amzn.com/1608684814 Her website is www.marydemocker.com RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Today I sit down with Nina, AP mama, sociologist, and blogger over at raisingwildflowerkids.com to talk all things gentle parenting and unconventional education! Follow her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/raisingwildflowerkids/ https://www.instagram.com/raisingwildflowerkids/

Charlotte Peterson, PhD, psychologist and author of The Mindful Parent, and I sit down to talk about parenting lessons from peaceful cultures around the world. We discuss: -Charlotte's travels around the world and her observations of families in peaceful cultures -Parenting practices that these cultures have in common, and how they may influence a child's sense of security and inner peacefulness -Neurological development in babies, and how their immature brains are wired for touch and nurturing connection from day one -How in the modern world we've become programmed to look to "science" and experts to tell us how to parent, and how we've lost some intuitive parenting practices from our past -How our culture's "rush through childhood" affects our children's mental health -Why some cultures believe that children are destined to be who they will be, and parents are simply "guides" through life -What "discipline" looks like in one peaceful culture, and how it forgos shaming/manipulation in order to build a child's "self-regulation" and inner compass Charlotte's website is here: www.growingkindkids.com Her books can be found here: www.amzn.com/B017GH54KK Become a PATREON to help support the podcast and get exclusive interviews that are only available to subscribers: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! Visit www.attachmentparentingpodcast.com for more information

Dayna Martin, author of Radical Unschooling and Sexy Birth, and I sit down to talk about how she came to be a radiant and positive advocate for attachment parenting and unschooling, and how we all can work towards rewriting the mainstream narrative that "parenting is hard/boring/stressful". We discuss: -Dayna's journey into motherhood, and how the needs of her babies/children were always apparent to her and a priority in her life -How her work/career trajectory changed after having children -How Dayna made her own "village" when she couldn't find the resources she needed to practice natural/gentle parenting -How to positively deal with negative friends/family/community members, especially when mainstream culture is telling us to disconnect from our babies -The importance of giving children "love without fear", and healing from our own past in order to provide freedom and joy for our children Find out more about Dayna here: www.daynamartin.com and sign up for Anarchapulco here: https://anarchapulco.com/ RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Jennifer Margulis, PhD, and I sit down to talk about misguided birth and parenting practices that are common in the US, but lack evidence-based research and can in fact harm babies and families. We discussed: -common pregnancy/birth tests and procedures that are not warranted, but are commonly used, in low risk pregnancies -common newborn procedures routinely done in hospitals that are lacking solid evidence and can even harm babies, including vaccines, antibiotic ointment, circumcisions, ultrasounds, and more -the toxicity and overuse of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and its link to medical issues in children, including the autism epidemic -why parents are choosing to selectively vaccinate, and the evidence behind their decision -the differences between the US and countries around the world regarding vaccine schedules and rates of neurological diseases in children Find out more about Jennifer over at www.jennifermargulis.net. Jennifer is the author of Your Baby, Your Way and co-author of The Vaccine Plan and The Addiction Spectrum. RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

James McKenna, PhD, anthropologist and legendary infant cosleeping researcher, sits down our guest host, Mary Francell, IBCLC, to talk all things biologically normal infant sleep. They discuss: -Jim's research on cosleeping infant/mother pairs -what "biologically normal" infant sleep looks like, and how it vastly differs from the current mainstream cultural narrative about infant sleep -the "dance" between mother and baby during sleep, including the synchronizing of breath, heart beat, temperature, etc. -Jim's SIDS theories -The AAP's misleading guidelines about bedsharing, and how to make bedsharing/cosleeping safe for babies of all ages Check out Jim's book Sleeping With Your Baby here: www.amzn.com/B006VDXBW4 His research/work, as well as more info about his Infant Sleep Lab can be found here: https://cosleeping.nd.edu/ Mary Francell, our guest host, blogs here about all things infant sleep/needs: www.whatdobabiesneed.com Join her Facebook group to find like-minded parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biologicallynormalinfantsleep/ A HUGE THANK YOU to Mary for sharing this interview with us!! RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Jennifer Grayson, journalist and author of Unlatched: The Evolution of Breastfeeding and the Making of a Controversy, and I sit down to chat about breastfeeding's evolution in our society, the advent of infant formula, and the challenges of feeding our babies in the modern world. We discussed: -the history of breastfeeding/infant formula in the US -how medicalized birth and the pediatrician profession intertwined with the use of formula -the need for more Baby Friendly hospitals in the US -the role of the dairy industry in the overproduction and globalization of infant formula -the lack of paid maternity leave and how this impacts breastfeeding rates in our society -the little known environmental impacts of formula feeding -what we can do to increase breastfeeding rates and promote sustainable parenting practices in our communities Check out Jennifer's website and blog: www.jennifergrayson.com Jennifer's podcast Uncivilize is here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/uncivilize/id1306570392?mt=2 Do yourself a favor and buy Jennifer's book: www.amzn.com/B013PKGTC4 RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Thomas Cowan, MD, and I sit down to talk about all things childhood diseases, vaccines, and the possibility that as a society we traded acute for chronic disease. We discuss: -the two types of immune systems in our bodies, and the typical sequence of childhood diseases -how fever that accompanies acute childhood illnesses works to protect our bodies from later chronic diseases -how vaccines work by bypassing (or "tricking") our cell mediated response -the direct link between the sharp rise in autoimmune disorders and the increase in vaccines -but don't vaccines prevent billions of death per year? And aren't childhood illnesses terrible and life-threatening? -why many parents are choosing to not vaccinate or vaccinate on an alternate schedule In this episode, we mentioned Yehuda Shoenfeld, MD, a doctor who coined the term "ASIA" (Autoimmune Syndrome Induced by Adjuvents). Check out Dr. Cowan's book "Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness" here: www.amzn.com/B07G3B4LWX His website is here: www.fourfoldhealing.com Check out his vegetable powders and use the code "attachment" for 20% OFF your first order! www.drcowansgarden.com RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Maryn Green, midwife and founder of Indie Birth, and I sit down to talk about returning true autonomy and power to women in pregnancy and childbirth. We discuss: -the current state of birth and midwifery in our culture, and the history of how they became highly regulated -what an autonomous pregnancy/pre-natal care can look like -the modern detachment of women from their pregnancy/birth process, and how we can work to reverse this e.g.: looking at lab results/numbers rather than intuitively trusting and taking care of their bodies -the immense benefits of a "boringly normal" (undisturbed) birth for mom/baby -our society's discomfort with strong mother/baby bonds and matriarchal values -Indie Birth's mission to return midwifery to its roots of supporting women in their own independent choices around pregnancy/childbirth Check out Indie Birth here: www.indiebirth.org Maryn's podcast: Taking Back Birth (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/taking-back-birth/id657606528?mt=2) Follow Maryn on Instagram and Facebook: @indiebirth, https://www.facebook.com/indiebirth/ RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Become a PATRON to support our efforts and receive exclusive episodes not available to the public: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates Visit us at www.raisingprimates.com

Today we are joined by Rochelle Poor, mom of 1 daughter. We discuss making the decision to not go back to work, cosleeping, breastfeeding, and those looks we all get from friends/relatives! You can reach Rochelle on IG: @rochelleadairpoor

Aletha Solter, PhD, founder of the Aware Parenting Institute, and I sit down to talk about her book Attachment Play. We discuss: -what attachment play means, and what the 9 types of attachment play that are outlined in her book are -recognizing trauma/stress in the lives of our babies/children, and helping our children heal and work through life's challenges -non-punitive discipline strategies for a variety of life circumstances -combining attachment parenting with awareness/consciousness in order to raise emotionally stable and healthy human beings You can find out more about Aletha and her work here: www.awareparenting.com Become a PATREON to help support the podcast and get exclusive interviews that are only available to subscribers: www.patreon.com/raisingprimates RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST! Visit www.attachmentparentingpodcast.com for more information