1st Edition

Creating Authentic Relationships with Parents of Young Children A Practical Guide for Educators

By Carla Solvason, Johanna Cliffe Copyright 2023
154 Pages
by Speechmark

154 Pages
by Speechmark

154 Pages
by Speechmark

Dealing with parents can be scary and intimidating, especially when you are relatively new to your role, but it can also be hugely rewarding. What do you need to know? Which barriers are you likely to face? Most importantly, how can you nurture a positive and authentic relationship with parents and carers where you genuinely work together for the best interests of the child? Written by... Read more

CONTENTS

Welcome to our book

Chapter 1 Always Listen

Chapter 2 Avoid Assumptions

Chapter 3 Developing Trust

Chapter 4 Allow Emotions

Chapter 5 Tackling Difficult Conversations

Chapter 6 Battling Parent Isolation

Conclusion

Biography

Carla Solvason is Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Children and Families at the University of Worcester, UK.

Johanna Cliffe is Lecturer at The Learning Institute, a partner organisation of the University of Worcester, UK.