In this conversation, Aletha Solter, Ph.D. talks about the history of parenting, and in particular, the history of punishment, co-sleeping / the separation of children and parents, and the history of crying and tantrums.
This conversation spans pre-history, Ancient Greece and Rome, The Middle Ages, right up until today. Aletha shares about the shifts that have happened since the 1950's in terms of parenting, and where Aware Parenting fits into this picture.
You can find out more about her work and books at The Aware Parenting Institute, www.awareparenting.com