I recently had the opportunity to attend a press conference on Mayim Bialik's new parenting book "Beyond the Sling." I was really excited.
I had the chance to interview Mayim after the press conference about her book, which, by the way is fantastic. It's a memoir-based parenting book on Attachment Parenting and her own experiences as a mother.
Mayim, as you may know, was an actress on the TV show Blossom from the early 90's. She then went on to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience at UCLA, get married, and have two sons, Miles and Fred. After having kids, she became a fierce breast feeding advocate and a certified lactation consultation.
Here's what Mayim had to say about her book. She even gives me some suggestions on Ari's sleep issues.
I'll be giving away a copy of "Beyond The Sling" soon. Stay tuned for more details on that.
Great interview! I am looking forward to reading her book!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing i disagree with is the natural childbirth part. I educated myself, went to classes, and was planning natural childbirth, but when it came down to it, the contractions were pain and I couldn't "rebrand" it. It was like a constant bad runner's cramp and i was too tired to deal. This ended up giving me more of a defeatist attitude than when i had the epidural.
I thought that was really interested what she said about food being related to Ari's sleep issues...maybe she's on to something?
Sarah, very neat. At which NYC book talk were you? I was at the one at B&N. Mayim is awesome- I spoke w/her over the summer when I was writing an article on breastfeeding. Thanks for sharing, this was great.
ReplyDeleteLeigh, I think she's definitely on to something with regard to his diet and sleep issues being connected for sure.
ReplyDeleteDr. Milk, I was at her press conference at Simon & Schuster, which published "Beyond the Sling." Yeah, she's awesome!
Awesome, Sarah! Can't wait for the giveaway!
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