Nurture Parenting Magazine - Interview With Dr. Sears eZine ~ Issue 4

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There is no denying that natural parenting can be hard and frustrating. I get frustrated sometimes when my boy, William (now 18mths!): doesn’t want to be put down; wants to take me somewhere just as I sit down for a rest; takes up to an hour to go to sleep; wakes up during a day sleep and insists on being on the boob for the rest of his sleep, which can last over an hour!
In addition to practising mindfulness, I was reminded by Dr Sears (my interview with him is on page 14) of two things: Natural parenting is an investment We all know that natural/AP is very hands-on and time-consuming. However, the more connected we are with our children in the first 5 years, the more independent, compassionate and caring they will be. is truly is a great investment for the world. He mentioned that by putting in the time now, we can be at ease when our children are teenagers as they have been given the tools to make right decisions.
Create a village of like-minded parents ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. It was never meant that a mother was to parent a child alone. Dr Sears stressed the importance to creating a village of like-minded parents so that:
1. When you have questions or issues, you can get the support and information from those that have a similar parenting philosophy as your one. He mentioned that discussing AP issues with those that do not practice it can make a mother confused and add to greater frustration.
2. When these relationships are strong, your child can be minded by like-minded people, thus giving you some time to rebalance yourself. is can be reciprocated so that all parents can get time to rebalance themselves.
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**Whilst the parenting articles in each issue, are timeless, the branding is not lol! We rebranded from issue 22, regardless, enjoy the gift of Nurture!
Kristy xo