Sharing the latest scientific research on raising healthy babies, she covers topics like the microbiome, attachment, vaccine safety, pacifiers, allergies, increasing breast milk production, and choosing an infant formula.
S. Alice Callahan Books
A former research scientist, this author now bridges the gap between rigorous science and everyday parenting. With a background in nutritional biology and fetal physiology, she delves into scientific literature to critically evaluate research related to child-rearing. Her aim is to offer readers honest, accessible interpretations of scientific findings, helping them navigate parenting questions with informed perspectives. She approaches her work with pure curiosity, using her scientific training to discern the strengths and limitations of studies without promoting any specific parenting philosophy.
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century American history, the story follows Genevieve Weir, an idealistic young woman on a mission to "civilize" the Muscogee people. Her journey leads her to Wynema, a Muscogee girl who embodies her tribe's rich traditions. As they navigate the complexities of their contrasting worlds, the novel explores themes of identity, cultural clash, and the harsh realities of racism and sexism, highlighting the resilience and strength of both characters in a tumultuous era.