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We can nurture our children for a more compassionate world.

Nurturings is for you

For 30 years, Nurturings has been supporting and educating parents* in raising secure, joyful, and empathic children, strengthening families and creating a more compassionate world.

 

We couldn't have done any of this without YOU! 

 

*Parent refers to any primary caregiver for a child.

 

105 Parent Group Leaders

  

 

397 Independent Professionals

  

 

30 Years Supporting Families

  

 

170K+ Supporters and Followers

 

 

 

We're here for you

30 Years delivering research based parenting information and support around the world.

Our Rings of Nurture form an Ecosystem of Relational Health around Families and Children

Nurturings offers a different kind of parenting resource -- one that aims to spark flourishing for parents, children, families and communities. 

Join us as we Celebrate 30 years of Supporting Families all over the world!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free Professional workshop live-online

free workshop

Professionals are invited to attend our free, live-online Attached at the Heart professional workshop to learn more about the training. 

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Pro Trainings Start Soon - Apply Today!

2025 trainings

Turkish and English language are just weeks away!

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Help Improve Prenatal Care

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If you're currently pregnant or have been pregnant in the last 5 years, University of Washington researchers invite you to take a 30 minute confidential survey to help improve prenatal care and reduce birth disparities.

Click to get the survey QR code. Please share widely!

 
 

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Apply for Upcoming Trainings

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Don't miss out! Apply now for upcoming trainings! Turkish, Greek and English language trainings are starting soon!

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  Meet our Co-Founders and Co-Authors of Attached at the Heart

BARBARA NICHOLSON, MED, CEIM                                                                 LYSA PARKER, MS, CFLE, CEIM

BARBARA NICHOLSON, MED, CEIM

 

LYSA PARKER, MS, CFLE, CEIM 

Meet Barbara   Meet Lysa

Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker have committed their lives to supporting parents, families and children. As educators, founders, authors and speakers, they’ve been featured on radio, TV and various publications. Ms. Nicholson and Ms. Parker are available for interviews and speaking engagements.

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You've Heard About Resilience, But Have You Heard About PCEs?

Nurturings helps you build Positive Childhood Experiences, or PCEs, pronounced "pieces", which are the foundation of resilience and health. PCEs are powerful antidotes to adversity, and every parent and caregiver can provide them. See what PCEs are all about:

 

Faces of Nurturings

Linda Folden Palmer
Linda Folden Palmer Editorial Review Board
Sir Richard Bowlby, Bt.
Sir Richard Bowlby, Bt. Advisory Board
Dynell Weinthal
Dynell Weinthal
Dr. James McKenna
Dr. James McKenna Advisory Board
William Sears, MD
William Sears, MD Advisory Board
Samantha Gray
Samantha Gray Board Member
Janet Jendron
Janet Jendron Board of Directors
Rachel Cook
Rachel Cook Volunteer Staff
Michael Trout, MA
Michael Trout, MA Advisory Board

Memberships, Partners, and Affiliations

Appalachian Promise Alliance
CBWS
CERP
CORE
HOPE
ICEA
Infant Massage USA
NBCC
NPEN
US Alliance
USBC