Groups for parents, babies and toddlers, spanning the 1001 critical days from late pregnancy up to age two, are an effective way of supporting expectant and new parents by helping them to become more attuned, sensitive and empathic towards their child. Contributors bring together a range of theoretical perspectives to show different ways to facilitate groups that combine mindfulness and psychological insight to promote bonding, attunement and mind-mindedness, and to prevent abuse and neglect. Case examples show a range of techniques that can be used, including baby massage, movement therapy, Video Interaction Guidance, Watch Wait Wonder and psychotherapeutic interventions. Examples include an in-patient mother-baby unit, community and health centres in the UK, to international examples in Greece, Kenya and New Zealand. Chapters illustrate practical and clinical aspects of running groups, the associated challenges, and highlights the importance of professional collaboration in a benign environment. Weaving the Cradle is full of ideas and insights for those already running groups, as well as for those considering it, across health, social care and education settings.

Doctor Bobby Taylor is an internationally known minister who has traveled extensively throughout the world sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Born in Winder Georgia, he grew up in Atlanta. At age fourteen he accepted the call into the ministry. At age nineteen he began pastoring his first church located in Rome Georgia. Becoming affiliated with the Churches of God headquartered in Anderson Indiana he traveled as evangelist throughout the United States. Relocating in Los Angeles, he began to further his education. He has a Bachelor of Theology degree, an earned Master's degree and Doctorate in Ministry. He became the pastor of a successful church in San Bernardino Ca. As a young pastor evangelist he travelled to Greece, Germany, Israel, Holland, and Africa. In Africa he spoke at the Kenyatta Conference Center and the University of Kenya as well as churches in the bush. He assisted in the building of two churches in villages in Kenya. He has also appeared as a guest on the TBN network with Paul and Jan Crouch. Through associating with the TBN network he was introduced to John Osteen, Roger McDuff and other prominent ministers who taught him to accept the Word of Faith teaching. He introduced this teaching to his church and as a result experienced a phenomenal growth. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit Doctor Taylor penned a faith filled scripturally based book entitled, "DEVELOPING A SINGLED MIND TOWARDS GOD." He asserts that the singled mind towards God is the right mind. It is the mind that is set on the single things desired. It is a sound mind without fear and disbelief. It is the only mind that will allow us to receive anything from God. It is the mind of Christ.