Nurturing Parenting
This is an evidence based parenting curriculum involving both the parents and the children. Due to the resources and time commitment necessary it is limited to a certain number of families.
Nurturing Parent classes are a very intense, 14 week program involving both parents and their children in classes, activities, and an evening meal. Because of the number of staff needed, the length of the classes, and the cost of the program, Baby Bear Hugs has elected to hold 2 classes per year, rotating among the counties we serve.
Topics:
Nurturing as a Lifestyle and Brain Development
Nurturing Parenting Expectations and Development
Ages and Stages: Your child’s Development
Developing Empathy. Parents and Children’s Needs
Recognizing and Understanding Feelings
Spoiling Children. Improving Children’s Self-worth and Building Personal Power
Understanding Discipline
Developing Family Morals, Values, and Rules
Rewarding and Punishing Children’s Behaviors
Praising Children and Their Behavior and Time-Out
Establishing Nurturing Parent Routines, Nurturing Feeding Routine, Nutrition and Meal time, Nurturing Bath Time, Nurturing Bedtime, Touch and Personal Space
Handling Stress and Managing Behavior
Expressing Anger, Criticism, and Confrontation
Ignoring and Toilet Training
Hopes and Fears and Assessing Parenting Strengths
Baby Bear Hugs Regional Office-- 201 S. Main Street Yuma, CO 80759 -- Phone (970) 848-5274 -- Fax (970) 848-0357 Website babybear@babybearhugs.org