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The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our childrens mental and physical health outcomes

Greer Kirshenbaum PhD is a neuroscientist doula and parentHer work began with the goal of developing new treatments for poor mental health she dreamed of creating a new medication to address conditions likeanxiety depression addiction and chronic stress Over time she realized that science had already uncovered a powerful medicine for alleviating mental health struggles but the answer wasnt a pill It was a preventative approach when babies receive nurturing care in the first three years of life it builds strong resilient brains brains that are less susceptible to poor mental health

How can parents best set their children up for success In this revelatory book Dr Kirshenbaum makes plain that nurture is a preventative medicine against mental health issues She challenges the idea that the way to cultivate independence is through letting babies cry it out or sleep alone instead the way to raise a confident securely attached child is to lean in to nurture to hold your infant as much as you want support their emotions engage in backandforth conversations be present and compassionate when your baby is stressed and share sleep Research has proven that nurturing experiences transform lives Nurturing isa gift of resilience and health parents can give the next generation simply by following their instincts to care for their young