Author Archives: NPN Guest

5 Essential Things to Take on Vacation

Five things Nurtured Mamas should be packing in their suitcase for their next trip. MORE
What Animal Rescue is Teaching My Children

I believe my son is learning important lessons from the work that we do in rescue. We don’t judge books by their covers. We know about commitment, because a no-show from us means certain death for the dogs we were scheduled to pick up. We know about prioritizing and time management, because sometimes death row trumps algebra (not always – but sometimes.). MORE
The Nouveau Feminist

We are the next generation of feminists. We have been taught as children that we are as good as men. That we can do anything men can do. We are CEOs and judges and IT creators and analysts. We rank in the military and are secret spies. We are top-quality actresses and comediennes and run businesses and start things. The … MORE
5 Steps to Reduce Power Struggles With Children

The Guidance Method is a simple, but very effective, five step process for connecting and guiding our kids in a way that helps them feel confident to be their best selves and make great behaviour choices – even when we are not around. MORE
The Benefits of Allowing Babies to Struggle

Educators and caregivers often project their own positive and negative emotions on a child’s experience. But there is value in allowing babies and young children to struggle. MORE
I Did Not Birth a Syndrome

As Spencer was born, placed on my belly, and then taken across the room to be checked over, my husband and I were both watching and checking for obvious Down syndrome markers. We knew there would be some and we were fine with that. We just hoped they wouldn’t be overly obvious. MORE
When Parents’ Fears Escalate

If we didn’t self-doubt, we probably wouldn’t care enough about our children to struggle with trying to get to know them and understand them. But how do we overcome self-doubt? Read for some advice from guest author, Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. MORE
Children, Music, and Learning How to Listen

Listening is fundamental for any sort of musicality and it is a skill we can introduce and nurture in our children long before they begin any form of music education. MORE
OCD: Obsessive. Compulsive. Don’t Lose the Connection.

We are our children’s advocates. No one else. The tenacity to get to the bottom of an issue, whether it is physical health, mental health, behavioural is our job as their advocate. Taking that responsibility in the fullest sense, coming alongside a child in their frustration and fear was so much more productive than trying to control behaviour from the outside. MORE
Becoming a Gentle Parent

For most people, becoming a gentle parent means a smaller change than they may think. I share three small but key differences that turned my parenting around and helped me get the most out of my relationships with my kids. MORE

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