Category: ’Nurturing Touch’

3 X 2 = 6

October 12th, 2012 by NPN Guest - 1 Comment

3 X 2 = 6

There was continual fidgeting, hair-chewing, nail-biting, touching and grabbing everything in sight. Emotions seemed out of proportion to the actual situation. Six was really double what having a three year old was like.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Feeding With Love, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Touch

Band-Aids: Badges of Honor

September 17th, 2012 by Mandy - 2 Comments

Photo by Benjamin Gray

There is something magical about band-aids, as any parent can tell you. When our children cut or scrape themselves, a band-aid seems to make it all feel better.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Nurturing Touch

How to Deal With Feeling Touched Out

July 17th, 2012 by Amy - 4 Comments

How to Deal With Feeling Touched Out

The experience of feeling touched out can be a common experience among parents of babies and young children. Amy shares tips on how to process that feeling.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Body Image, Breastfeeding, Continuum Parenting, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Gentle Discipline, Healthy Living, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep

Preventing Flat Head Syndrome

July 5th, 2012 by Luschka - 9 Comments

Preventing Flat Head Syndrome

What is plagiocephaly — flat head syndrome — and how can it be prevented?  Read More…

9 Comments | Posted in Babywearing, Family Safety, Healthy Living, Nurturing Touch

The Love of a Daddy

July 2nd, 2012 by Kelly - 1 Comment

The Love of a Daddy

A mother reflects on an act of love her father did for her as a baby and how the cycle now continues with her own daughter.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Nighttime Parenting, Nurturing Touch, Safe Sleep

L.O.V.E. in 10 Minute Doses

June 8th, 2012 by Gretchen - 4 Comments

L.O.V.E. in 10 Minute Doses

Learn how to incorporate an extra dose of L.O.V.E. into your day through laughter, grasping opportunities, voicing truths, and encouraging exploration!  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Natural Learning, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Playtime, Work and Family

Wordless Wednesday: Babywearing

March 21st, 2012 by NPN_Admin - 9 Comments

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

March 19th, 2012 by NPN Guest - 9 Comments

Nurturing Touch for Older Children

It’s easy to snuggle our babies, but older kids need daily gentle touch, too.  Read More…

9 Comments | Posted in Nurturing Touch

The Emotional Components of Bonding With Preemies

March 13th, 2012 by NPN Guest - 13 Comments

Helping soothe our baby during medical procedures reminded us that we're the parents!

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, Holistic Health, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity, Special Needs

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