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by Rita Brhel, Editor on Jun 11, 2025

The myth of perfect parenting is so pervasive that even Martha Sears, coauthor of more than 25 parenting books, was tempted to believe it!

Join in on listening into this touching and intimate discussion with Martha about the challenges of motherhood and how she learned to embrace the imperfections of real-life parenting.

by Bonnie Coffa on Apr 29, 2025

Although at times we feel alienated when caring for a young child, we do not parent in a vacuum. 

Who supports you in your parenting goals?

By Cason Zarro on Mar 27, 2025

Each of my children were carefully and lovingly planned, but the moment that pregnancy test turned out positive, the excitement was immediately mixed with worry and doubt: I was doing the right thing for my family, right? 

by Kathleen Mitchell-Askar on Oct 24, 2024

When my first daughter was born, I was young, newly married, and living in a new city with no friends and no family. Even though my husband was and always has been very supportive, I knew I needed help.

Who gives you the support you need to be the parent you want to be?

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by Jillian Amodio on May 26, 2025

Ever since my daughter was born, my favorite part of the day is bedtime and not because it provides me with much-needed rest. 

What is your favorite time of day with your children? In what special way do you enjoy moments of closeness with your child?

by AJ on Feb 17, 2025

There is something so fun about watching my older children mimic my parenting approach with their younger siblings.

What benefits do your children get from having siblings, even if they don’t always get along? What are moments of connection they do have?

Shape / Share / Soothe

by Susan Esserman-Schack on Jan 23, 2025

I have a new baby in my family. He is now 17 months old. My last baby was born 10 years earlier. The baby before this baby was born two years prior to my second. My older children are ages 11 and 13.

How do you follow your child's lead in your parenting?

by Art Yuen & Rita Brhel on Jul 25, 2024

Nurturings tucks the research-based Eight Principles of Parenting into 3 parenting skills that academic literature shows are irreducible requirements for children to flourish.

When have you shared time together with your child today?

by Rita Brhel on Jun 06, 2024

Celebrate with us this month with a "walk" through Nurturings' last 30 years with daily posts on our Facebook page!

Shape / Soothe

by Elizabeth McKibben Maryniak on Dec 10, 2024

My 5-year-old is happy as long as she's around me. As a baby, she would spend all day content in a sling that I wore.

In what way is your child lovingly unique? How can you let your child know you love and appreciate him or her?

by Bonnie Harris on Sep 14, 2024

How often are you off in another world when you are with your child? We all struggle to give our children enjoyable, undivided time together with us.

Let's begin by taking a deep breath.

by Tamara Parnay on Aug 18, 2024

My nearly 3-year-old daughter knows what she wants and wants it "right now, Mama, right now!" She has also been involved in some "push and shove" dialogues with other children. The immediacy of her needs is expressed verbally with as much drama and whine as she can muster and is occasionally punctuated with a push or kick, especially when the other person isn't doing what she wants.

How do you help your child resolve a playdate misunderstanding?