As you may know, a baby's early experiences and significant relationships are really important for building a healthy brain. Long before they are talking with words, our children are communicating (listening, observing, and learning!), and caregiving routines can be a powerful opportunity for connection.
One modern challenge to this type of deep, responsive connection is the fact that smartphones are everywhere - and they are designed to keep our eyes and attention at all costs. Meanwhile, babies' fundamental needs have not changed, and there are some real risks to optimal development that come with distracted caregiving.
That's the problem we are trying to LOVINGLY solve, with a specially designed Feeding Companion podcast. We aim to meet new mums right where they are - on the couch, feeding Baby!
I can’t wait to get this up and going for you! I’m working on it, I promise!
Forget the opinions, listen to an expert.
Her background working with children and families extends more than 30 years, and includes infant care, innovative research, and international advocacy. Her career has involved kindergarten teaching, university lecturing, and a lot of play. She is the mother of two great girls and an auntie to many.
Miriam believes that relationships and play are the most important things in the world. OK, that and vegetables.
