6. mutilple allomothers
6. Multiple allomothers
Evolved Nest Component #6 of 9
MULTIPLE ALLOWMOTHERS, also called multiple responsive caregivers, refers to responsive caregivers other than mothers (e.g., fathers, grandmothers, aunts, uncles).
What to do:
Gather a community of support for you and your child (ideally other adult relatives are supportive of helping provide the evolved nest).
Why?
During the period of rapid brain development that is the first years of life, babies and young children need rapid attention to their needs for comfort, affection and play. It’s too much for one person, so our species evolved a village of care (Hrdy, 2009).
Support Groups for Evolved Nest Parenting:
Click on the image to visit the Evolved Nest's Overview of the Nine Components' Page
Posts on Allomothers
Darcia's blog posts on Allomothers
The “What Happened To Mothering” Series:
- Part 1: Mother Love Used to Matter
- Part 2: What Is “Good Enough Mothering” of a Baby?
- Part 3: Why Provide Empathic Care for Infants?
- Part 4: Disbelieving the Importance of Mothering
MORE:
Allomothers: Our Evolved Support System for Mothers
The Science and Art of Mothering
Killing Mothering, the Center of Society
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