Skip to main content
  • 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.

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!

 

105
Parent Group Leaders

Independent volunteers in 12 countries

Connect with a Group Near You

397
Independent Professionals

Independent professionals in 10 countries trained in AHPP

Join our Growing Team of Parenting Educators

30
Years!
170000+
Supporters and Followers

 Supporters and Social Media Followers

Connect with Us!

News and Announcements

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

 

Expand
FREE, Live-Online Professional Workshop
Free Professional Workshop

November 15, live-online

8 pm CST*

*We're set up for multiple time zones, so please check your local day and time and register! 

Sample some training features, meet the trainers and learn how Attached at the Heart can help expand your practice and bring more positive childhood experiences and flourishing to families you serve.  

Expand
September 2024 AHPP Professional Training Completed
Parenting Education Training

We're wrapping up our September training and invite you to apply for a future training! 

  • Live Online
  • Group Participation Format
  • Evidence and Trauma-Informed Promotes Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
  • Weekly Schedule

 

Expand
Join Our 30-Day Challenge!
30 for 30!

Everyone has a role to play in supporting families and children so join in our 30th year celebration by taking one or more of these challenges! Your Party-cipation is essential in extending support to the next generation. Which challenge will you accept?!

 

Expand

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.

Celebrate With Us!

Sign up for a...

Free sample parent class

Free online parenting group

Free professional training preview

Home

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