Home Nest. A Natural Way to Raise Children in the Spirit of Unity with Nature

This wise book with original illustrations is a wonderful gift from humanity to nature, parents, animal lovers, and everyone who strives for well-being on Earth. Based on scientific facts, it tells how we can revive prosperity in our families and... communities by restoring our natural connection with nature.Each chapter examines a specific type of "development nest": a lifestyle in harmony with nature and the process of raising offspring, which have been perfected over millions of years through evolution to an optimal version. The book also discusses our shared heritage with other animals. You will learn: • What moral obligations wolves have • How elephant communities provide mutual care throughout life • That beavers not only work hard but also foster a spirit of play in their young • About the emotional and social intelligence of octopuses • When and why brown bears decide to have offspring • What neuroscience can teach you about parentingPsychologists Darcia Narvaez and Gay Bradshaw argue that all this can inspire a rethinking of our parenting systems, understanding of children, and care for them and each other. Through a combination of astounding scientific facts with data from neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology, we learn to understand our fellow animals and care for them, as well as to realize our original place in the world of nature.This remarkable book, small in volume but deep in content and insight, is filled with astonishing scientific observations.From the foreword by Gabor Maté, author of the book "The Myth of Normal"