The Nurture Method
Mindful Parenting with Babies
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- 25,99 €
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- 25,99 €
Publisher Description
Embrace the messy, beautiful journey of parenthood with mindfulness, sincerity, and humor.
Today's parents want to raise mindful, self-aware, wholehearted kids. But parents of infants quickly find that most resources only address mindfulness for those with older children. Enter The Nurture Method: Mindful Parenting with Babies, which gives parents the tools, skills, and practical strategies to be more mindful, connected, and positive with their little ones.
The Nurture Method is a practical, evidence-based guide that helps tired parents learn to cultivate mindfulness, connection, and presence with their baby. Written by two moms and well-being experts, this book takes the perfectionism out of parenting, providing a relatable and accessible approach to enjoying more and stressing less. Backed by science and grounded in research, it offers a framework for understanding how to be more present in the parenting journey and create a nurturing atmosphere at home. Real-life examples, step-by-step techniques, and beautiful illustrations make it easy to implement these methods, even on the most chaotic of days.
Acknowledging that early childhood can be one of the most difficult times for new parents, The Nurture Method shows readers how to distill the concepts of mindfulness into activities that can be sprinkled into everyday life. By starting small, parents can cultivate a more nurturing and present-focused home atmosphere that will set the foundation for their baby to thrive.
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"Parenting is a skill and, like anything else, parents need to learn the skills to be present," according to this empowering guide from podcaster Ambrose (Peaceful Mama) and yoga teacher Joy (Keep This Off the Record). They define mindfulness as "a practice that helps you become aware of all things that you are sensing, thinking, and feeling while also staying balanced and choosing how you respond." Explaining how to apply it to parenting an infant, they identify three core principles of mindfulness—stillness, observation, and intention—and tout the power of breathing and songs. For example, they show that research suggests music is beneficial for babies and may lead to improved cognitive development and enhanced language skills. Ambrose and Joy also provide helpful suggestions for common challenges in the "What to do when..." section, which urges readers to try a technique called "Bumble Bee Breathing," which involves humming while exhaling, if their baby won't stop crying; not only will it "help calm you, but the funny sound might be just the distraction your little one needs." The authors compassionately remind readers that mindfulness and nurturing grow with practice, refuting the illusion that perfect parenting should come naturally. This is worth a look.
