In this episode, I chat with NPR reporter Michaeleen Doucleff about her New York Times bestseller, Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.

We discuss what Michaeleen learned by taking her three-year-old daughter to learn parenting strategies from three indigenous communities: the Maya in Yucatán, the Inuit above the Arctic Circle, and the Hadzabe in Tanzania. She talks about finding parenting relationships based on cooperation rather than control, trust instead of fear, and personalized guidance rather than standardized expectations.

Episode Highlights:
[00:37 ] Introduction of Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff and her book, "Hunter Gatherer Parent."
[01:53 ] Michaeleen's journey as a global health correspondent for NPR.
[06:34 ] Exploration of parenting practices in various cultures.
[10:11 ] Insights into the Maya community's approach to raising helpful children.
[19:29 ] Michaeleen's personal experiences implementing these parenting techniques with her daughter.
[30:39 ] Discussion on motivation and collaboration in parenting.
[44:13 ] The impact of emotional regulation strategies from different cultures.
[57:18 ] Addressing criticisms and the universality of these parenting methods.

Links & Resources:
•Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
•The Self-Driven Child by Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson
•What Do You Say? by Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson

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