I’m happy to have a post today at Natural Parents Network about Grounding for Babies — Calming Babies With Caregiver Meditation.
It’s no secret that babies feel what their mothers feel — inside and outside of the womb. They sense their caregivers just the same (which is at least part of why they may revolt when handed off to someone else who wants to hold them).
It’s also no secret that babies cry and we can sometimes feel helpless to soothe or calm them. Taking care of a crying baby can bring up a lot of emotions. During these moments, we might feel like we’re a frazzled bunch of nerves or — in more extreme circumstances — like we want to put the baby down and walk far away.
What if these trying moments are actually an invitation?
