Nourishing Both the Body & the Soul: feat. Dr. Deborah MacNamara | #18

Food. Safety. Sleep… It’s Not as Simple As it Sounds.

On today’s episode of the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum is joined for a fantastic and enlightening conversation with counsellor, scientist, author, teacher, and Mother, Dr. Deborah MacNamara.

Despite the many varying opinions you’ll hear in the world of parenting and psychology, one thing is indisputably true– your child needs you to provide them with Nourishment… Not just in the body, but also in the soul. 

Dr. Deborah MacNamara knows the importance of Nourishment at every level, and it shows with her incredibly well-rounded and mature view of parenting. She understands that the first 3 years of life are about the birth of the psychological self, and your child will thrive when you begin to recognize the importance of establishing yourself both as a leader AND as a source of comfort. Your child being emotional around you means that they feel safe and secure around you… and learning how to embrace and not take advantage of that vulnerability is key in your child’s growth and development.

Regardless of your struggles as a parent, one thing that is absolutely true: by listening to the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, you’re already choosing to improve yourself, to create space, and to grow as a parent. If you’ve found value in this conversation, be sure to pass along the episode to a friend! And to learn more about Dr. Deborah MacNamara, purchase her books, or sign up for her newsletter, visit her official website at macnamara.ca/ 

Key Takeaways:

• Sleep & Food is Where Our Parenting Shows Up Initially
• Make Eating a Social, Relaxed, & Fun Experience
• Cascading Care: The Adult Takes the Lead and the Child Will Follow
• A Leader is Caring & Firm, but Doesn’t Use Relationship or Vulnerability Against Them
• It’s Not Egalitarian – Parents Have to Make These Decisions
• More Discipline Does Not Equal More Maturity
• The First 3 Years are the Birth of the Psychological Self
• It’s OK to be the Source of Your Child’s Stress
• Your Child’s “Emotional Mess” is a Sign of Safety & Security
• There’s Nothing Like the Immaturity in a Child to Test the Maturity in You

More on Dr. Deborah MacNamara:

• Official Website: https://macnamara.ca/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeborahmacnamara/
• Dr. Deborah’s Latest Book, “Nourished”: https://macnamara.ca/nourished/
• Dr. Deborah’s Newsletter Sign-Up: https://macnamara.ca/newsletter/

Ready to Connect with Greer?:

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• FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/nurture-your-babys-stress
• FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/manage-the-stressors-of-parenting
• Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/the-nurture-revolution