API promotes parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents.

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When my child acts out, I know that it’s because she lacks some skills needed for the situation. When I can patiently model those skills for her over time, it helps her learn to tolerate frustration, problem-solve, and become more flexible.  #parentingtips
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We invite you to embrace the #holidayseason as a time for nurturing the bonds that matter most - the relationship between #parent and #child. Amidst the hustle and bustle, take time to nurture the #love and connection within your own #family.  nurturings.org/
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Make a #goal to create a small moment each morning to greet your child in a way that lets him know that you take delight in him. This is the touchstone that guides him through the day.  #parentingtips #goodmorning
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Studies show that children's and adolescents’ bodies and minds are the most regulated when they’re at #play. Ensuring my child gets solid chunks of uninterrupted #playtime throughout the day helps everything run a little smoother in my family. #parenting
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The #holiday season can come with a busy mind full of planning and expectations about what things “should” look like. This year, I can give myself the #gift of taking each moment as it comes and looking for the beauty in whatever is happening.  #parenting
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A warm thank you to our community for the incredible generosity on #GivingTuesday! Your support touches lives, and we're grateful for every donation and act of kindness. Together, we're on a mission to nurture families.
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#GivingTuesday is here! Join in the chorus of giving and gratitude to nurture your community through a gift supporting parent-child relationships. nurturings.org/ #parenting #parentingtips #community #support
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Strong, supportive communities are the foundation for healthy families. Just one week from now, join us for Giving Tuesday to help fund Nurturings' low-cost online parent education.  nurturings.org/ #parenting #parentingtps #parentingsupport #givingtuesday
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As the holidays get closer, I notice that my body heats up and tightens - I need ways to cool down and let go of the stress. Those body cues of ‘too much’ are my signal to get outside and take deep breaths.  #stressrelief #parenting #selfcare
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Every year at #Thanksgiving I like to use at least one special family recipe. My kids and I get a chance to talk more about their #family and where they come from. It’s especially sweet to get some photos of us #cooking together, which I know they’ll like having down the road.
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Research shows that "our history of relational health—connectedness to family, community, and culture—is more predictive of our mental health than our history of adversity” - Bruce Perry #parenting #family #community #culture
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When my child comes to me to talk, I don't need to have any answers. My presence and listening are the best medicine. #parenting #timetogether #listening
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My physical body has limits! The fall has been a bustling time, but I can give both myself and my child permission to rest and renew our spirits. #parenting #timetogether
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Hearing the family stories repeatedly anchors a sense of who we are and gives us feelings of hope and belonging. #parenting #familyhistory #storytime
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Small moments mean connections do not have to be complicated to be powerful. #connections #parenting #timetogether
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Invite your child into your self-care today in some small way. #parenting #parentingsupport #family #timetogether
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When I allow for a little time for my child to unwind after school and activities, she knows she has a place to just “be” without any expectation.   #parenting #afterschool #unwind #downtime
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Good stuff happens in the kitchen - before, during, and after the meal. #parenting #timetogether #family
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If your child could choose how you would spend the day together, what would they choose? #parenting #timetogether
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"In moments of distress, your calm presence is a beacon of hope, guiding your child through the darkest seas.” - Mary Ainsworth #parenting #hope #raisingkids
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