About Us

 The Nurtured Child was created by Maria, an educator, mother, and lifelong nurturer of young souls.

After decades of working closely with children, families, and educators, Maria began noticing a shift—a new generation of children arriving with deeper sensitivities, heightened emotional awareness, and a need for connection that traditional systems were not designed to meet.

She realized that these children needed more than academics.
They needed emotional safety.
They needed presence, patience, and environments rooted in mindfulness and respect.

The Nurtured Child Movement was born from Mari’s heart’s response:
to offer a new way forward—one that nurtures the whole child, honors their emotions, and fosters resilience through connection, nature, and mindfulness.

This is more than a curriculum.
It’s a way of being.
A remembering of what truly matters.

We believe that childhood is sacred.
That every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported.
That emotions are not problems to be fixed—but messages to be heard.

We believe that nature is one of our greatest teachers, offering wisdom, patience, and connection in every season.

We believe that mindful presence—not control—is the foundation for true learning and emotional resilience.

We believe that families are sacred partners in a child’s journey, and that kindness, empathy, and understanding must be woven into every moment of education.

The Nurtured Child Movement exists to nurture the whole child—emotionally, spiritually, physically, and developmentally—through heart-centered practices rooted in love, mindfulness, and respect.

 The Nurtured Child Movement offers a path for parents, educators, and caregivers who believe in raising children through connection, not control; presence, not pressure; and kindness, not conformity.

We offer:

• Coming Soon: A 52-week mindful curriculum designed to nurture emotional intelligence, nature connection, and whole-child development
   
• Emotional regulation tools and Cozy Corner guides to support emotional safety at home and in the classroom
   
•  Practical rituals and mindfulness practices to build deeper connections with children
   
•  Resources for families and educators to create environments rooted in empathy, resilience, and peace
   

This movement is not about doing more—
It’s about being more present, more conscious, and more connected with the children in our care.

Together, we are nurturing a kinder world, one child at a time.