[Avery Hanneman]

I always try to walk up and welcome parents are morning drop off and evening pick up and I try to ask them questions about their kids, and If the child has a sibling who has recently left the center I like to ask questions about them as well

[Hafso Egal]

My advice for creating and maintaining a strong partnership between caregivers/parents and childcare providers is to prioritize open and transparent communication. Establishing a foundation of trust and mutual respect is essential. Actively listen to the concerns, needs, and goals of the parents while also sharing insights and observations about the child’s development. Regular updates and discussions about the child’s progress, milestones, and any challenges help keep everyone on the same page. Additionally, involve parents in the decision-making process, respecting their values and preferences. Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where parents feel valued and welcomed, and where their input is genuinely considered. Building this collaborative relationship ensures that the child receives consistent and holistic care, benefiting their overall development and well-being.

[Marissa]

I feel communication is key to a good relationship between families and partners in this job, having good communication lets these children and families know that you care and want a relationship with them to know more about there life and ways to help their child succeed in development

[Alena]

In my opinion, you should always start the conversation with the child’s successes. If problem behavior occurs, you should talk about the event and action that happened, but not discuss the child. Problem behavior is a case, not a quality of the child. The child grows and develops and therefore sometimes problematic situations occur because he does not yet have life experience and much knowledge.

[Kaylie]

Best thing you can do is have clear and kind communication as well as being able to take fault when things go south. Being able to say “I’m sorry this happened” to a parent is a way to keep the relationship good.

[Norlyn Martinez]

La Buena comunicacion con los representantes y familiares de nuestros ninos ayuda a mantener la confianza El hacer sentir en UN ambiente agradeble y seguro y divertido a los ninos les hara sentir Bien y comodos y Ellos le comunicaran a sus padres ESOS Sentimientos.

[ruthi mathis]

I pay attention to the initial goal for coming to the preschool for the family and their hopes for their child. This tends to be at the root of the issue. I listen and then ask follow-up questions. If the issue is something I can’t realistically solve- like opening up earlier for their child or staying late, I am honest about that. If it is an issue with another child or family- then I discuss options. I take a restorative practice approach- “what can we do to make things right?” without blame or guilt.

[Eva]

Be receptive to open communication, be positive, generate solutions together, keep in touch and re-evaluate.

[Maria Bernal]

The advice to creating maintaining a good partnership between caregivers/parents and childcare providers the relationships must be receptive, warm, respectful. Both parties must know how to listen, ask for the other party’s opinion, and give positive feedback.

[Stephanie]

I think first you should develop a friendly relationship with the parent/family member so they are familiar with you and comfortable. When a problem arises, it may be best to start with a positive statement, the issue, and conclude with another positive.

[Chloe]

I think it’s essential to do your best with not making decisions off of assumptions. Relatedly, it’s so important to ask families about what they think they need instead of making judgements based off of the little bit of their life you see. It can be hurtful if you make a presumption about a family’s financial resources, for example, and it can prevent future trust.

[Isabella]

Always keep a welcoming and kind environment when speaking with families. Keep up with communication. Don’t be judgmental or rude. Invite the family into the conversation and talk about their child in a positive way.

[Corey]

I think it’s important to build a relationship from the beginning where you get to know the family and learn about any events or situations that may have impacted the child and other information that would be helpful to know before taking care of the child. I think when talking to the family about a problem, it’s important to not be accusatory, and to come at it from the standpoint of working together to fix the problem

[Christina McClure]

I would advise the provider to utilize professionalism and patience in addressing parents and children’s concerns however, they should also simultaneously weight their decisions against their parent policy the WAC and precedence set with other families. Utilizing these factors in your decision making process will ensure that issues are addressed ethically, legally, and in a manner that is consistent with state law and industry precedence.

[Habiibo Saneey]

In my view, using the sandwich technique when talking to families about their child is a valuable approach. I suggest starting with something positive, then addressing the core of the discussion honestly, and concluding with another positive note. Building a strong foundation in the relationship with families is crucial, and one effective way to do this is through interactions during pick-up and drop-off times. It’s essential to stay engaged and purposeful during our conversations to maintain a productive and trusting relationship.