What does it take to be a nurturing parent? Begin today by being a positive parent or caretaker and help other family members, friends and neighbors be positive parents too.
Be a nurturing parent and make children a priority.
-- Show and tell your children that you love them every day.
-- Let your children know you are happy to be with them.
-- Give children the sense of security, belonging and support.
-- Catch your children being good and give them lots of praise.
Really listen to your children.
-- Give children you undivided attention when they are talking. Be patient and remember that children move at a different pace when they tell a story about their day.
Spend time with your children.
-- Make some special time for each of your children. Play, talk and read with them.
-- Keep your promises.
-- Let your children help with household projects.
-- Tell your children about your own childhood.
-- Go to the zoo, museums and ball games as a family.
-- Make and fly a kite together.
-- Play outside, play a board game, do an art project or other creative activity.
-- Reach out to other family members, friends and neighbors.
-- Isolation is often a contributing factor to child abuse. Lack of a support system and the feelings of being stressed and alone can intensify problems. Talk to family, friends and neighbors about parenting.
-- Join a parent support group.
-- Get involved in something where you can socialize with other parents.
-- Take part in prevention efforts.
-- Raise awareness, become an advocate, volunteer, make a donation.
Know the warning signs of Abuse and report it. In Nevada, call (800) 992-5757.
