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    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.

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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!

 

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Independent professionals in 10 countries trained in AHPP

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Free Professional workshop live-online
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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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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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Don't miss out! Apply now for upcoming trainings! Turkish, Greek and English language trainings are starting soon!

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Happy 30th Birthday Nurturings!

30 Years of Nurturings

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

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:

AP Support Groups

Click the locator pins on the map below to find parent groups and contact leaders, or use the list of groups here. Note: The location markers are approximate - please contact the Group Leader for the meeting locations and details.

Faces of Nurturings

We are grateful for ALL of our Staff, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Editorial Review Board, Research Group, Resource Advisory Council, Attached at the Heart Parenting Program Trainers, and for EVERYONE who helps our world go round! The faces you see here are on a random scroll. Refresh the page or follow the links to see more.

Memberships, Partners, and Affiliations

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