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A Nurtured Child

A Nurtured Child

By Pia Davis

We are here to normalize Positive Parenting in the Black community, and to support moms in their journey to ensure that every child is A Nurtured Child.
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Mindful Monday #3

A Nurtured ChildApr 15, 2019

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Mindful Monday #3

Mindful Monday #3

 "Let's relax and pay attention to the sensation of breathing."

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Apr 15, 201905:14
Mindful Monday #2 - I Am Peace

Mindful Monday #2 - I Am Peace

For today's Mindful Monday experience I will read the book I Am Peace by Susan Verde. This book is perfect for children and adults to read when when stressed or anxious and need a way to still their mind and to connect with their inner peace.  


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Apr 09, 201904:42
Mindful Monday #1 - Mindful Breathing

Mindful Monday #1 - Mindful Breathing

Let's practice Mindful Breathing.

"Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress."

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Apr 01, 201904:37
A Nurtured Child - Mini Parenting Lessons 1 of 10
Mar 12, 201913:33
A Balanced Conversation With Olivyah Bowens

A Balanced Conversation With Olivyah Bowens

Olivyah Bowens, a young mom and wife, is working hard to eliminate the disparities that exist for black women in child birth.  I was pleased to sit down with her to discuss how she manages to balance a busy life with young children.

Feb 12, 201947:08
Lactation Conversations Episode 7

Lactation Conversations Episode 7

Breastfeeding rates are significantly lower in Black American communities, but Black Lactation Consultants are leading the fight to normalize the practice within the community.  Listen as Courtney Lomax Polk, Dominique Gallo and I discuss their role in the movement to make breastfeeding a common practice among Black American mothers.

Jan 19, 201901:03:00
Toddler Talk Episode 6

Toddler Talk Episode 6

Gleni and I began our conversation discussing "Parenting Under the White Gaze" before we delved into "Parenting Under the Black Gaze", then veered into parenting as a Second Generation Haitian before returning to our original topic.

If you have ever felt judged as a Positive Parent, then this episode just might resonate with you.
Nov 10, 201830:32
Toddler Talk Episode 5

Toddler Talk Episode 5

Empathy, proactive parenting and positive discipline, healthy attachment and mutual respect are the guiding principles of Positive Parenting.

Last week Dominique and I began the two part series by discussing empathy, proactive parenting, and positive discipline.

This week Sydny and I finish up the conversation with healthy attachment and mutual discipline.
Nov 03, 201849:39
Toddler Talk Episode 4

Toddler Talk Episode 4

Empathy, proactive parenting and positive discipline, healthy attachment and mutual respect are the guiding principles of Positive Parenting.

Dominique and I discuss how we incorporate empathy, proactive parenting and positive discipline into our life for consistent use, instead of relying upon them as a discipline strategy.
Oct 28, 201836:45
Toddler Talk Episode 3

Toddler Talk Episode 3

Don't touch my body, and other tactics to managing toddler emotions.
Sep 23, 201841:52
Toddler Talk Episode 2

Toddler Talk Episode 2

Listen as Sydny, Dominique and I discuss toddler tantrums.
Sep 19, 201833:58
Toddler Talk Episode 1

Toddler Talk Episode 1

Pia introduces toddler moms, Gleni and Sydney, who share some of their toddler induced frustrations.
Sep 12, 201827:30