Why would rainforests know better what's good for our own children? The first generation of our time, recognizing the contradictions between the natural and the modern human world, is not yet a true Paleolithic generation, as it has barely begun to change its previous dietary and civilizational habits. Our children, however - if we strive for it - can already be born into this new way of life.
To this end, Kocsis Richárd's book offers assistance, whose main message is: whether living in a quiet cave or a bustling metropolis, we are always biological beings, finely tuned structures unable to keep up with the dramatically accelerated changes in the environment. The task is clear: we need to rediscover and apply attributes and behaviors once "invented", perfected, and then forgotten by nature and evolution.
The volume, richly supported by recent research findings, approaches eternal questions with a firm evolutionary biological and anthropological perspective. How should we prepare for conception? How often and for how long should we breastfeed? Where should the baby sleep? Why is babywearing important? What is good sleep like? What role does the father play in a child's healthy life?
Let's return to our roots, become members of a modern tribe, and learn from indigenous peoples! Instead of idealizing or naive ideas, the author illustrates his advice and statements with colorful and exciting examples, while explaining the physiological and psychological background of the issue in a scientifically thorough manner for skeptics.
We all want our children to be healthier, more conscious, and more balanced than we are. The paleo child is a practical guide to raising the next generation, giving them the opportunity to live a more conscious life from the very beginning.
KOCSIS RICHÁRD graduated as a chemical engineer from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and currently works as a research manager in Budapest. For nearly twenty years, he has been exploring evolutionary questions in his free time. Since founding the Paleo Lifestyle magazine, he has become one of the most prolific authors in the publication. While writing his series of articles on raising children with a paleo approach, his daughter was born, providing him with firsthand experience.