We all have an "inner child" that wants to be nurtured. I actually have DID/MPD so I really do have a child personality as one of my parts. Anyway, what I've learned to help with that nurturing-seeking part, is to be the nurturer yourself, and take care of yourself. Wrap yourself up in a blanket, even pet your hair and say everything will be ok. It sounds a little off, but it soothes my child alter when she needs it from me. We all have to learn how to take care of ourselves, because sometimes it is all we have. Best of luck.