Constructive Collaborations with Families 2: Communicating Concerns and Challenges

Constructive Collaborations with Families 2: Communicating Concerns and Challenges. Take part two on it's own or attend the entire series (each course builds on the one before - more information below).

The reality is, working with others to educate and care for young children can be difficult, especially when families show up distracted and stressed, don't take the time to check in, linger at goodbye time, or do not follow program rules or guidelines.

• Gain strategies to effectively and comfortably discuss concerns and challenging behaviors with families. Collect methods to set the stage for these conversations before concerns arise. 

• Identify tips and specific helpful language that will turn these potentially awkward or tense conversations into comfortable and collaborative discussions. The strategies learned will help keep parents open to your insight, increase family buy-in, and help maintain your important relationship.

• Have fun and get inspired listening to entertaining and real-life stories…