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Published Feb 5, 2024

#345: Nurturing Babies’ Brains to Revolutionize Mental Health with Greer Kirshenbaum

Greer Kirshenbaum, a neuroscientist and doula, reveals how nurturing shapes early brain development and revolutionizes mental health, discussing the impact of emotional nurturing on parenting styles, genetic expression, and the transformative benefits of breastfeeding and setting boundaries.

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- How can one improve emotional regulation skills?
  Asked by 57 people
- How does parenthood change your life?
  Asked by 44 people
- What is the connection between neuroplasticity and childhood development in terms of attachment styles?
  Asked by 37 people
- Why do having kids create a sense of love and connection?
  Asked by 32 people
- What are the positive aspects of having kids on the emotional and psychological health of parents?
  Asked by 27 people
- What insights do children offer?
  Asked by 23 people
- What contributes to happiness in parenthood?
  Asked by 22 people
- How to emotionally regulate
  Asked by 18 people
- How can I use the knowledge of emotional hubs in the brain to manage emotions?
  Asked by 18 people
- Can you explain more about the amygdala?
  Asked by 17 people
- What is the father's role in child development?
  Asked by 12 people
- How does oxytocin affect the brain?
  Asked by 10 people
- Does having kids affect the emotional and psychological health of parents positively?
  Asked by 9 people
- How can I switch off the amygdala from inside?
  Asked by 9 people
- Why does my baby cry before she goes to bed?
  Asked by 8 people

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