fostering

(noun) encouragement; aiding the development of something. Synonyms: fosterage.

(noun) helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community. Synonyms: breeding, bringing up, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing. Example: "They debated whether nature or nurture was more important."

(verb) promote the growth of. Synonyms: foster, further. Example: "Foster our children's well-being and education."

(verb) bring up under fosterage; of children. Synonyms: foster.

(verb) help develop, help grow. Synonyms: foster, nurture. Example: "Nurture his talents."