The Nurture Revolution

Parenting

Sensitive Periods in Parenting

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on November 28, 2024

Parents can positively shape their child’s development by focusing on warmth, avoiding harsh discipline, and seeking support when needed.

Parents can positively shape their child’s development by focusing on warmth, avoiding harsh discipline, and seeking support when needed.

Attachment

The Power of Being Connected to Your Baby

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on October 25, 2024

From the moment we’re born, our brains are primed to interact with the world around us, especially with our primary caregivers.

From the moment we’re born, our brains are primed to interact with the world around us, especially with our primary caregivers.

Sleep

Why Sleeping Close to a Baby Could Be Good for Them

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on September 26, 2024

The physiological impact of maternal proximity.

The physiological impact of maternal proximity.

Epigenetics

Why Early Environments Are So Vital for a Baby's Brain

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on August 30, 2024

Early care is about much more than meeting a baby's needs.

Early care is about much more than meeting a baby's needs.

Sleep

Night Waking in Infancy: A Normal Part of Development

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on July 25, 2024

Many parents of babies are concerned that night waking is a problem to be fixed. Science shows us that night waking is a normal feature of infant sleep.

Many parents of babies are concerned that night waking is a problem to be fixed. Science shows us that night waking is a normal feature of infant sleep.

Child Development

Affection and Sensitivity Help Babies' Brains Grow

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on June 26, 2024

High levels of maternal affection are highly beneficial to the developing brain.

High levels of maternal affection are highly beneficial to the developing brain.

Parenting

Nurture Changes a Parent's Brain

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on August 14, 2023

The first few months of being a parent are a sensitive period.

The first few months of being a parent are a sensitive period.

Memory

The Infant Brain Remembers

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on July 14, 2023

The massive growth of an infant's brain means that many memories and critical brain areas are formed in babyhood.

The massive growth of an infant's brain means that many memories and critical brain areas are formed in babyhood.

Pregnancy

A Nurturing Presence Grows a Baby's Brain to Health

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on June 13, 2023

Nurturing presence is the foundation for a relationship that nurtures the infant brain. It is not something for us as parents to do; it is a way of being in the relationship.

Nurturing presence is the foundation for a relationship that nurtures the infant brain. It is not something for us as parents to do; it is a way of being in the relationship.

Neuroscience

How Parents and Caregivers Can Practice Nurtured Care

Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. on May 18, 2023

We can make a real difference in the mental health of the next generation by boosting nurtured care.

We can make a real difference in the mental health of the next generation by boosting nurtured care.