Category: ’Nurturing Touch’
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100 Comments | Posted in Babywearing, General, Natural Parenting Products, Nurturing Touch, Reviews and Giveaways
Wordless Wednesday: Babywearing
This week we asked you to share babywearing. Read more about nurturing touch in this week’s articles. Link up! Read More…
9 Comments | Posted in Babywearing, Nurturing Touch, Wordless Wednesday
Nurturing Touch for Older Children
It’s easy to snuggle our babies, but older kids need daily gentle touch, too. Read More…
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The Emotional Components of Bonding with Preemies
Having a premature baby can bring on many unexpected emotions for parents, but working through those emotions can bring about a wonderful bonding experience. Read More…
13 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Birth, Consistent Care, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity
Beyond Bonding: The Power of Positioning in Babywearing
Steffany, a babywearing educator, explains how optimal positioning in quality carriers can help babies’ physical growth, brain development, and overall attachment. Read More…
20 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Babywearing, Family Safety, Natural Learning, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies
Natural Parenting and the Older Child: Part Two
How does natural parenting look with an older child? In part 2 of a 2-part series, Laura looks at how parents can use and model NP principles once their little ones reach school age. Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Ecological Responsibility, Family Safety, Gentle Discipline, Natural Learning, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep
Natural Parenting and the Older Child: Part One
What happens when natural parenting isn’t about starting solids, slings and BPA-free sippy cups? How do you handle the ages and stages of peers, peer pressure, media, school and – gulp! – hormones? Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Balance, Family Structure, Gentle Discipline, Healthy Living, Nurturing Touch
Parenting Through Play Starts in Infancy
In this guest post for the September Carnival of Natural Parenting, Issa tells us how to start parenting with play even with a three-month-old. Read More…
13 Comments | Posted in Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Touch, Responding With Sensitivity
Wordless Wednesday: Preemies
This week we asked you to share your preemies with us. Read more about nurturing touch with preemies on our resource page. Link up! Read More…
15 Comments | Posted in Nurturing Touch, Wordless Wednesday
Nurturing Touch and Displays of Affection Beyond Infancy
I’ve gotten funny looks from some people before as I snuggle my kiddos while in the play area at the library or shower them with kisses in a moment of shared affection. It doesn’t bother me, but sometimes I wonder what it is about public displays of affection that makes others uncomfortable. I know the way a person is raised … Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Babywearing, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
