Parenting is an instinctual and nurturing responsibility from "summary" of The Baby Book, Revised Edition by William Sears,Martha Sears,Robert Sears,James Sears
Parenting is a blend of instinct and learned behavior. While parenting skills can be taught and refined, there is an innate aspect to parenting that is driven by our primal instincts as human beings. From the moment a baby is born, parents are biologically wired to care for and nurture their child. This instinct is evident in the way parents instinctively respond to their baby's cries, seeking to soothe and comfort them. Nurturing is a fundamental aspect of parenting. It involves providing for a child's physical, emotional, and psychological needs in a loving and supportive manner. Nurturing encompasses feeding, bathing, dr...
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