Holistic Parenting From The Pan-Afrikan Perspective

by Iya Raet

Many traditional Afrikan societies prepare for children before conception takes place. The community has a vested interest in every child. Rites of passage rituals prepare Afrikan societies for parenthood, conception, birth, postpartum and beyond. Holistic Parenting from the Pan-Afrikan Perspective celebrates many traditional Afrikan parenting concepts and explores their benefits for Afrikans living in the diaspora.

Traditional midwifery
Pregnancy and childbirth rituals
Baby Wearing
African Medicinal Herbalism
Rites of Passage
Afrikan traditional baby-sitting

170 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Denise Smith-Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for women looking for a parenting approach centered in African tradition and in tune with nature. I read this book during the period of my life in which I was preparing for marriage and motherhood. It eased many of my concerns and answered a lot of questions, especially pertaining to midwives, doulas, and health. Great resource - I will definitely read it again.

[Deirdre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worthy of re-reading and reference.