Following the Nurturing Parenting Methods Nurturing or abusive are two ways of parenting. The frequency and severity of each type of interaction make a significant difference in whether the child will learn nurturing parenting styles, abusive parenting styles, or some of both. The ultimate objectives of this program are to:

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- Reduce or stop child abuse in families by educating parents, building and increasing nurturing parenting skills.

- Develop positive self-concept and self-esteem in all family members.

-  Build an empathic awareness of the needs of others.

- Teach alternatives to hitting and yelling.

- Increase family members’ awareness of their own and each other’s needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

- Increase family members’ awareness of the developmental needs of other family members.

- Increase communication and expressiveness within the family.  ​​​​