nurture
nur-ture
verb
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
"We must nurture young talent in our schools."
noun
The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone.
"Good nurture is essential for a child's development."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: bring up, parent, raise, rear, foster, nourish, sustain, raising, rearing, fostering, upbringing, breeding