On this captivating episode of the Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, Argavan speaks with Deborah MacNamara, a leading developmental psychologist and author known for her work in the field of child development. Dr. McNamara specializes in the relational-developmental approach based on the work of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, empowering parents to become the expert on their children with everyday questions and practical strategies. Dr. McNamara is the author of the best-selling book, Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one) which has been translated into 14 languages and the children’s picture book, The Sorry Plane, which is available in three languages. Her new book Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids (and everyone else we love), was recently released and is a must read. Argavan and Dr. McNamara discuss attachment-based developmental psychology and its impact on children and their families, the role of attachment in the context of responsive feeding practices, how to navigate feeding challenges in children, and much much more! This special episode is a must listen for all.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Dr. MacNamara’s Online Courses
Books:
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, and Dr. Gabor Maté
Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring For Our Kids (and everyone else we love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) Dr. Deborah MacNamara
What Young Children Need You to Know by Bridgett Miller
For more on Dr. MacNamara, you can follow her on Instagram @drdeborahmacnamara and through the websites https://neufeldinstitute.org/person/deborah-macnamara/ and https://macnamara.ca/.