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An eBook written for educators and parents who guide, nurture, and inspire children in life, learning, and education. Explore The Nature of Nurture and discover the philosophy behind the brand new Nurture Series eBooks. An eBook written for educators and parents who guide, nurture, and inspire children in life, learning, and education. Explore The Nature of Nurture and discover the philosophy behind the brand new Nurture Series eBooks.
5 contents THE NATURE OF NURTURE As human beings we are drawn to others. It is in our nature to nurture relationships with others. It is through others that we become the best versions of ourselves. 7 WHY NURTURE? To nurture is to care, love, and guide one another. To nurture children is to nourish the heart, body, mind, and spirit of another human being, laying the foundations for a world in which we hope to co-construct. 9 HOLISTIC AND WELL-NURTURED LIVING Living holistically as well-nurtured beings is to connect with our innermost truths. It is where human beings establish relationships that connect them to the multi-layers of themselves and others. 11 THE SEVEN PILLARS OF WELL-NURTURED CHILDREN Human beings are multi-faceted in their ways of being. Holistically supporting each of the complex elements of one another, empowers mindful growth and development among ourselves.
the nature of nurture People need people. As human beings we are drawn to others. Many studies have shown that long before birth, babies’ emotional bonds develop. At birth, babies are immediately immersed into relationships with others and the world around them. Through these interactions and relationships, it has been proven that babies are naturally responsive and social. Babies' propensities for interaction and observation are an on-going source of parents’ interest and awe. As babies become toddlers, and grow into young children their social interactions and observations continue to develop throughout their lives. By nature, human beings of all ages are observers of the world. We are drawn to observe the events and people around us. Through our senses, we engage with the environment and the people in it. From a very early age, we are capable of recognizing and understanding complex interpersonal messages both verbal and nonverbal alike. Our aptitude for making sense of people comes from a natural curiosity about the world and relationships we encounter in it. It is not surprising then, that connecting with people plays a significant role in children’s everyday lives. Children engage and connect to the experiences they have in common with those around them. As their relationships evolve, children develop empathy toward one another, and from this emerges a feeling of genuine care for the well-being of others. Children feel good when they help people. Daily interactions become more meaningful when they take care of the needs of those around them. Children’s natural tendency to nurture gives them a sense of purpose in the greater context of life giving them a sense of satisfaction in how they contribute beyond themselves. Just like children who show a natural desire to help others, we as parents and educators feel good when we nurture children.
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contents<br />
THE NATURE OF NURTURE<br />
As human beings we are drawn to others. It is in<br />
our nature to nurture relationships with others.<br />
It is through others that we become the best<br />
versions <strong>of</strong> ourselves.<br />
7<br />
WHY NURTURE?<br />
To nurture is to care, love, and guide one<br />
another. To nurture children is to nourish the<br />
heart, body, mind, and spirit <strong>of</strong> another human<br />
being, laying the foundations for a world in<br />
which we hope to co-construct.<br />
9<br />
HOLISTIC AND<br />
WELL-NURTURED LIVING<br />
Living holistically as well-nurtured beings is to<br />
connect with our innermost truths. It is where<br />
human beings establish relationships that<br />
connect them to the multi-layers <strong>of</strong> themselves<br />
and others.<br />
11<br />
THE SEVEN PILLARS OF<br />
WELL-NURTURED CHILDREN<br />
Human beings are multi-faceted in their ways <strong>of</strong><br />
being. Holistically supporting each <strong>of</strong> the<br />
complex elements <strong>of</strong> one another, empowers<br />
mindful growth and development among<br />
ourselves.
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