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The Nurture Method

Mindful Parenting with Babies

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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.

Table of Contents

Prologue
How to Use This Book

PART 1: Mindfulness and The Nurture Method
Chapter 1: Exploring Mindfulness
Chapter 2: The Nurture Method

PART 2: Techniques
Chapter 3: Words
Chapter 4: Songs
Chapter 5: Mantra
Chapter 6: Breath
Chapter 7: Space
Chapter 8: Play
Chapter 9: Adventure
Chapter 10: Ritual
Chapter 11: Sleep
Chapter 12: Energy

PART 3: Integrating The Nurture Method
Chapter 13: Ok, Now What
Chapter 14: Nurture in Action: NEST
Chapter 15: WHAT TO DO WHEN…

Epilogue
Notes
Index
About the Authors

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 07 Aug 2025
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 216
ISBN 9798765165232
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 20 b/w illustrations; 3 textboxes
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Lindsay Ambrose

Lindsay Ambrose is a mindfulness and well-being ex…

Author

Arden Joy

Arden Joy is an award-winning educator in women em…

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