From the immense Whale to the intriguing Octopus – all Animals share with humans brain structures and processes that give us the capacities for life’s rainbow of experiences: consciousness, thinking, feeling, loving, and dreaming.
Perhaps most importantly, we share common ways of raising our young: what is called the evolved nest. Evolved nests are practices that nurture physical and psychological wellbeing. Each child is “nested” with mother, family, community, and the rest of Nature as one seamless whole. Passed from generation to generation over millions of years, each Animal’s nest has been perfected to meet and match the needs of their young. Nestedness is evolution’s way of ensuring that everyone thrives.
Each Animal’s evolved nest shares basic similarities but also unique differences. The Evolved Nest: Nature’s Way of Raising Children is the third short film in a series that includes Reimagining Humanity and Breaking the Cycle. This short film in an accompaniment to the acclaimed book, The Evolved Nest, by Darcia Narvaez and G.A. Bradshaw.
From Kindred Media’s YouTube Channel.
Connect live with co-author of Evoloved Nest, Dr. Darcia Narvaez:
January 10, 2025 · 10:00 – 11:30am PST
Remembering Nature’s Ways
Raising Children & Building Thriving Communities
A Community Gathering with Darcia Narvaez
