[Tiffany]

My advice is to be friendly and consistent so that it really feels like there is a connection.

[Raghanivedha]

What is your advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between caregivers/parents and childcare provider

My advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between caregivers/parents and childcare provider is updating the families with their child’s day to day activities, gaining their trust about their child’s confidentiality and maintaining transparency/honesty with Parents/caregivers about the child. The Childcare provider must establish a strong and friendly relatiuonship with the child(ren)’s family

[Serena Lopez Mendoza]

Prioritizing an open communication, mutual respect, and encouraging them to create a supportive and safe space for children.

[Kelli]

What is your advice for creating and maintaining a good partnership between parents and childcare providers?

My advice is communication! Parents love when you communicate with them and tell them how their child is doing daily. This would also help with talking to them about certain activities and milestones going on so they feel involved and like even though they aren’t with them all day, they can still show their support and be apart of the childs development! That could build a trust to show their child is taken care of.

[Hannah Beebe]

Make sure to remember boundaries! It’s important to remember that we are there to support them and their child, but it’s important to keep boundaries in order for us to give the child the most consistent and reliable care.

[Kaitlin Hudspeth]

My advice is the soup-sandwich technique when communicating with families about their children. Begin with the positive, then the truth of the meeting follows with the positive. It is imperative to form a base relationship with families, this can be done through pick up and drop off. Remaining present and intentional in conversations is a must.

[Sonny Helms]

Childcare providers who are trying to build and maintain relationships with the parents/family of the children in their care should first acknowledge their role as the child’s primary educator. They should approach conversations with respect for the family and an earnest desire to work together in the child’s best interest. They should use the methods such as “Dilemma, Question, Evidence, Decision, <font face=”inherit”>Evaluation” and the “</font>sandwich<font face=”inherit”> method” to </font>deal<font face=”inherit”> with concerns about the child. </font>

[Cassandra Mares]

Always be ready to hear their concerns, and have a multitude of options available to help. Knowing all the resources around your area is extremely important, and giving them the space to figure things out, but also being willing to interject when necessary is crucial.

[Josie]

My advice is be professional and welcoming everday/ every time you see the child’s family. Being professional and welcoming will make the family feel like their child is important to them. Communication is key, no matter if it is negative or positive. It is important for everyone to be on the same page regarding the child.

[Kassandra]

My advice for creating and maintaining a good relationship with parent would be by maintaining a professional and constant communication between the family and the provide updating them on milestones and activities. I would also say that respecting diversity and traditions plays a big role because it would make them feel seen and appreciated.

[Genesis Berg]

Keep an open mind on what the parents expectations are and what you expect. Communicate with the families and make them feel comfortable.

[Sasha]

My advice is to start off building trust and a mutual respect with families. This can happen with short conversations and positive interactions during pick-up or drop-off. The trust built can make it easier to have more difficult conversations or for parents to be more receptive when you are sharing a suggestion or concern. In addition, using the sandwich technique, sharing something positive followed by the real information you want to communicate and ending with something positive, can be helpful.

[Nizhoni]

My advice would be to constantly be welcoming and practice positive communication with the parent.

[muki]

open communication, offering resources available if desired, trust and partnership to create long term successful for the children and the families.