Dr. Katherine Dettwyler graciously is allowing me to share some of her written work on my blog. She is by far the top Anthropologist in regards to breastfeeding research. I hope everyone is educated and inspired by her thoughtful articles. Here is the first in the series I'll be posting:  By Katherine A. Dettwyler   A worldwide average age of weaning?   That pesky 4.2 year figure.  For many years, Ruth Lawrence has claimed in her book Breastfeeding: A Guide … [Read more...]