nurturing
adjectiveUK /ˈnɜː.tʃər.ɪŋ/
US /ˈnɝː.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/
Caring for someone or something so it can grow and be healthy.
The nurturing mother bird kept her babies warm in the nest.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of helping something grow or develop.
The nurturing of young plants takes patience and water.
3. Giving encouragement and support to someone.
Her nurturing helped the new student feel welcome.
4. Providing food and care to a child or animal.
The nurturing of the puppies was a big job for the family.