Infant Inspiration: An Enlightening Perspective on How Newborns Teach Mothers Essential Life Lessons

By Amy Collins and Jessica Wu

Mothers often feel they need to teach their newborns everything, but when they become aware of how their infants are also teaching them, the mother / child relationship flourishes even more. This book seeks to help you build a solid foundation with your child as it redefines our typical perspective of infants. Instead of feeling like only we teach them, Amy encourages you to observe how your newborn is also teaching you. She shares personal accounts about what core attributes she learned from her babies. Developing these key qualities help moms deepen their faith and stay grounded - even sane at times - as they bump up against the craziness in the world and help their children navigate through it. Overall, this book’s insightful perspective encourages us to cultivate beloved and trusting relationships which result in living more peacefully and joyfully.

“Congratulations! Motherhood is a fascinating journey in more ways than you can imagine! Guaranteed. These lessons still help me to find peace years later - my hope is they also help you.”
- Amy Collins, Author

“What an original, lovely resource this is for mothers!
With a fresh perspective on how a mother can learn from her baby, Amy shares thoughtful insights that are sure to guide mothers to feeling peace, wonder and increased bonding with their infants.
I’ll definitely add this book to my go-to baby shower gifts so expecting mothers in my circle can enjoy this refreshing, sweet guide to enhance their transition into motherhood.”
- Joan Herrmann, Radio Host, Publisher, Speaker and Author

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Dec 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781532065484

Amy Collins

Amy Collins is a writer and editor who lives in Northern California. She and Michael Law previously updated Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2018912876

iUniverse rev. date:  01/21/2019

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Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Welcome

Lesson 1 – we are not alone

Lesson 2 – pause & listen

Lesson 3 – let’s slow down

Lesson 4 – choose trust

Lesson 5 – encouraging a playful spirit

Lesson 6 – share your smile

Lesson 7 – sweet affection

Lesson 8 – cultivate learning

Lesson 9 – everyone is a miracle

Lesson 10 – setting priorities

Lesson 11 – make time to rest

Lesson 12 – be present

Lesson 13 – patience & laughter are choices

Lesson 14 – life through childlike eyes

Lesson 15 – remember the light

Lesson 16 – love is what matters most

Conclusion

About the Author

About the Illustrator

Reflections – my personal infant’s inspirations

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