Hi, I’m Christine.
I am a data nerd turned mom. Logical in nature, I have a long career of partnering with others to define a problem, provide advice, and co-create a solution.
When my highly spirited baby entered my life, I was was overcome with anxiety. My fears of doing this parenting thing wrong was always at the front of my mind. To make it through the night, I turned to my old friends “logic and facts”.
As my research expanded, I discovered comfort in the science behind my challenges. Armed with a wealth of knowledge, I now want to be both a resource I sought out in my time of doubt and thought partner to another tired parent.
This journey began with a strong communicator!
Months of crying, disrupted sleep, and demands for constant movement was my motivation to learn about and appreciate the uniqueness of my child.
Year one of being a mom was rough. My baby did not fit the mold. He was disregulated most of the time. Always screaming to be fed, to be held, and to avoid shutting his brain off for sleep. My body responded to his fast heartrate and unsteady breath with the same chaos. I was stressed, overwhelmed, and defeated.
A black and white answer to solve my problems did not exist. Instead I had to get comfortable and learn to embrace all that he was while making decisions that would allowed me to show up as the best parent I could in that specific moment. Some day were hard, other days were magical.
In making plenty of traditional and unique decisions in order to survive my day, I realized the human need for support without judgment. As you find your footing as a parent, this is what I
promise to always give to you.
My Parenting Mantras
Reminders I find myself repeating every day.
You are the true expert
No one knows your baby better. While data is useful, your observation holds the power. Try not to tune out your intuition. You and your child communicate in a language that is entirely your own. So forget the metrics and the schedules, and have a little more trust in yourself.
You can control both your response and your priorities.
The expectations of a mom, a parent, a caregiver are impossible. We are expected to be and do everything. In the chaos of it all, remember to breathe. And when you find yourself reacting with a heightened emotion or lost in to-do lists, reclaim your authority.
My baby is safe, strong, and loved
Parenthood is an impossible riddle to solve. While your every action may not be perfect, have confidence that the foundation of the relationship with your child is grounded in what they need most. And each nurturing response further strengthens your connection.
Trust You Are In The Right Hands
More About Nurtured Little
My Purpose
I am motivated by opportunities to gain knowledge and demonstrate my expertise around the intricacies of how sleep, feeding, and attachment all come together.
My Certifications
Baby-led Sleep and Well-Being Specifist from Isla Grace, Certified Breastfeeding Educator from Bebo Mia.
My Approach
Provide meaningful strategies that foster better sleep and emotional well-being by focusing on relationship and development.
Four fun facts
about me
01
Food is my love language. Knowing me means that you have enjoyed my personal mission to keep you well fed.
02
I went from getting banned from skiing to hills of Wisconsin, to living near (and skiing) one the best ski resort in California
03
Water is my therapy. Both my mind and body request that (at the very least) I begin and end my day with a shower.
04
It took me three days to name my son… and I like to joke that it was because he needed to name himself.
