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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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News and Announcements

Apply for Upcoming Trainings

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

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Welcome New Board Members

Nurturings extends a warm welcome to new Board Members Judy Canahuati and Hayden Sears-Darnell. Judy and Hayden bring years of experience in supporting families, parents and children in multiple settings. We look forward to our work together and hope you'll join us in welcoming them to Nurturings!

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Your donation is doubled!

We're pleased to announce that the Cole-Belin Education Foundation has pledged to double all 2024 year-end donations up to $15,000. The Cole-Belin Education Foundation has been a true partner to parents and a leader in giving.

Celebrate our 30th year of working for family flourishing with an investment in the next generation. All donations of all sizes are welcome and we especially invite you to donate in one of our 30th challenge categories!

+ 300 donations of $30 or more

+ 30 donations of $300 or more

+ 30 recurring donations in any amount

+ 3 donations of $3,000 or more

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Join Barbara and Lysa in Istanbul, Turkey

Flyer for the summit in Istanbul, Turkey

November 3, Istanbul, Turkey

2 PM

Parents, caregivers and professionals are invited to register to attend the First International Attachment Parenting Summit . Events include a workshop, Q&A and book signing with API Nurturings Co-founders and Attached at the Heart Authors Barbara Nicholson & Lysa Parker. Events in English with simultaneous translation and participation certificates are available.

Questions? Contact: info@platformbir.com | follow @DrOnaran on Instagram www.instagram.com/DrOnaran

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BARBARA NICHOLSON, MED, CEIM

Meet Barbara

LYSA PARKER, MS, CFLE, CEIM

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:

Latest from #normalizenurturing blog

Learning to Parent: What My Daughter's Quiet Character Taught Me About How to Best Support Her

by Elizabeth McKibben Maryniak on Dec 10, 2024

The Support Group Experience: How This Lonely Mom Found Friends Who Helped Her Become the Mom She Always Wanted to Be

by Kathleen Mitchell-Askar on Oct 24, 2024

Being Here Now: How I Stay in the Moment When Parenting in Stressful Situations

by Bonnie Harris on Sep 14, 2024

It Takes More Than an Apology: What This Mom Has Learned About Navigating Playdate Squabbles

by Tamara Parnay on Aug 18, 2024

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.