Our Story - Nurtured Nest

We're Parents, Just Like You

Real people who've been through sleepless nights, endless questions, and that overwhelming feeling of "am I doing this right?" We created Nurtured Nest because we believe every parent deserves to feel confident and supported.

Our Story

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It Started with One Mom's "Aha" Moment

Kathryn Dunn founded Nurtured Nest in 2019, but the story really began years earlier when she became a mom herself. Despite her background in education and curriculum development, she found herself drowning in conflicting advice and overwhelming information.

"I realized that instead of focusing on gadgets and gear, I should have been learning about my baby—her unique temperament, needs, and cues."

That insight sparked a mission to help other parents focus on what truly matters: understanding their children and trusting themselves. Today, Kathryn lives in North Carolina with her husband, two kids, and a growing herd of animals—still learning something new about parenting every day.

We're In This Together

We're not just experts—we're parents. Our team includes healthcare professionals, doulas, certified parent educators, and lactation consultants who also happen to be moms and dads navigating this journey alongside you.

We've experienced the 3 AM feeding sessions, the teething phases, the developmental leaps, and yes—the moments when we wondered if we were doing everything wrong.

"We want you to feel empowered. To feel like, even in the chaos, you've got this. And most importantly—we've got you."

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When I became a parent, despite my background in education and curriculum development, I found myself struggling to find clear, trustworthy guidance without drowning in the sea of information online. If I had known more about my baby—her body, her temperament, her needs, her cues—I would have known how to help her without feeling I was failing.

— Kathryn Dunn, Founder & Parent Educator

Our Mission

To make better humans by empowering parents with the knowledge to make the best choices for their children, from pregnancy and beyond.

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Evidence-Informed, Always

No mom blog myths or outdated advice. Everything we teach is backed by current research and best practices from healthcare professionals.

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More Than Childbirth

We support you through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond—because parenting doesn't end when you leave the hospital.

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We Teach, You Lead

Instead of telling you what to do, we give you the knowledge to make informed decisions that work for your unique family.

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Educators Who've Been There

Our team includes healthcare professionals, certified educators, and most importantly—real parents who understand the journey.

Real Impact, Real Families

Since 2019, we've helped thousands of families feel more confident and prepared for their parenting journey. Our expert-led courses combine evidence-based information with the real-world experience that only comes from being parents ourselves.

10K+ Families Supported

50+ Expert Educators

5+ Years Experience

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Meet our founder

Kathryn Dunn is a pediatric parent coach and passionate early childhood educator who brings a unique blend of curriculum design, business strategy, and real-life parenting experience to her work. After becoming a mom, she saw firsthand how confusing and inconsistent parenting education could be—and founded Nurtured Nest to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and everyday family life.

To stay current and deeply connected to the families she serves, Kathryn also works as a pediatric parent coach alongside pediatrician Dr. Melinda Beavers at Bloom Pediatric Partners. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, two kids, and a growing herd of animals.

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