Nurturing Parenting Program
Build stronger connections. Grow parenting confidence. Learn new tools in a supportive, judgment-free space.
Parenting comes with challenges, questions, and moments of uncertainty. You don’t have to navigate them alone.
Parent Support Network of Rhode Island offers the Nurturing Parenting program, a 12-week evidence-based parenting education course designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen relationships, build practical skills, and create healthier family connections.
Interested in a future class? Contact us to learn about upcoming opportunities.
A Supportive Space for Parents to Learn and Grow
Nurturing Parenting provides a welcoming, judgment-free environment where parents and caregivers can reflect on their experiences, learn new approaches, and connect with others who are navigating similar challenges.
Through guided discussions and activities, participants explore how their own experiences, emotions, and parenting approaches influence family relationships.
How We Support Families
Through guided discussions, activities, and reflection, parents build skills that support stronger relationships and healthier family connections.
Self-Awareness & Growth
Parents explore how their own experiences, values, and emotions shape the way they show up for their children.
Topics include:
Family patterns and values
Mindfulness
Self-reflection
Building confidence
Understanding Child Development
Parents learn how children grow and develop so they can set realistic expectations and respond with empathy.
Topics include:
Developmental stages
Behavior as communication
Brain development
Age-appropriate expectations
Emotions & Stress Management
Parents learn ways to understand emotions, manage stress, and respond more intentionally during challenging moments.
Topics include:
Emotional awareness
Stress triggers
Healthy coping strategies
Self-care
Stronger Family Connections
Parents build skills to strengthen communication, relationships, and positive interactions at home.
Topics include:
Healthy communication
Encouragement
Connection
Positive parenting strategies
Why Parenting Support Matters
Every family experiences stress and challenges. Having support, information, and opportunities to learn new skills can help parents feel more confident and connected.
Nurturing Parenting focuses on strengthening protective factors that support family well-being, including:
✔ caregiver resilience
✔ social connection
✔ knowledge of child development
✔ positive parenting skills
✔ healthy family relationships
Who Can Participate?
Nurturing Parenting is designed for parents and caregivers who want to:
strengthen their relationship with their child
learn new parenting strategies
better understand children’s emotions and behaviors
connect with other parents
build confidence in their parenting journey
Class Information
12-week parenting education program
During the program, families participate in:
guided discussions
skill-building activities
reflection exercises
opportunities for connection and support
📍 Offered through Parent Support Network of Rhode Island
Current availability:
Currently offered through referrals from the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
Interested in learning more?
Supporting Families Through Partnership
Nurturing Parenting may be available to families referred through community partners and family-serving systems. If you are a provider or partner interested in learning more, please contact PSN.
Ready to learn more?
Whether you’re looking for parenting support for yourself or want to connect a family to resources, we’re here to help.