Nurturing Parenting

The Nurturing Parenting Program is a core part of Baby Bear Hugs’ support for families. These in-home classes are based on a well-established parenting program that emphasizes love, respect, connection, and healthy communication between parents (or caregivers) and children.

Nurturing Parenting helps build strong, nurturing relationships using positive parenting skills rather than punishment or fear. The goal is to raise children with confidence, emotional health, and a sense of safety.

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What to Expect from Nurturing Parenting

  • A judgment-free space

    You’ll be met with kindness, respect, and understanding. We know parenting can be hard, this is a place where you can be real, ask questions, and feel supported.

  • Flexible and family-friendly

    We fit into your life. Sessions can happen during home visits at a time and place that works best for you and your family.

  • Real tools for real life

    You’ll learn practical strategies you can use right away, things like positive discipline that actually works, better communication, understanding big feelings (yours and your child’s), and what’s realistic to expect at different ages.

  • For every kind of family

    First-time parents, seasoned caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, blended families, you belong here.

  • Support that grows with your child

    This isn’t a one-and-done visit. Nurturing Parenting gives you ongoing guidance and skills you can keep using as your child grows and your family’s needs change.

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Why It Matters

  • Builds stronger parent–child relationships grounded in trust and empathy

  • Encourages healthy social and emotional development in children

  • Helps parents create safe, secure, and nurturing home environments

  • Provides tools to handle stress, behavior challenges, and everyday parenting with confidence and calm

  • Helps break cycles of negative parenting by promoting positive, supportive practices

How to Get Started

  1. Contact Baby Bear Hugs, or reach out to your local county office, to ask about Nurturing Parenting.

  2. Schedule a first session at at time that meets your needs.

  3. Participate at your own pace. The classes are voluntary, flexible, and designed to meet your family where you are.

All services are free and centered around your family’s strengths.

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