Nilah Curtis has self-published two non-fiction works (Baby's First Steps, 1985; Talk Straight and Survive, 1995), in addition to a newspaper series. See synopses for new projects.

Ms. Curtis is concerned about child welfare. She focuses on parent-infant interactions during caregiving tasks to promote positive mental development. She integrates the communication skills offered by Tom Gordon and infant development concepts of Magda Gerber and Hungarian pediatrician Emmi Pikler, among others.

Ms. Curtis, a registered nurse and grandma, holds a Master's degree (Boston University) and postgraduate certification through Resources for Infant Educarers. She has consulted for parents and day care providors.