From Parents to Partners, Second Edition: Building a Family-Centered Early Childhood ProgramExcel at engaging families in your program Build collaborative partnerships with families to help everyone thrive. This book explores the reasons and methods for developing cooperative partnerships, along with tools and strategies to help build the support network for family centered care. This new edition includes information on how to: Use technology to increase the effectiveness of communication with families Create a more inclusive program Deepen

Excel at engaging families in your program

Build collaborative partnerships with families to help everyone thrive. This book explores the reasons and methods for developing cooperative partnerships, along with tools and strategies to help build the support network for family-centered care. This new edition includes information on how to:

• Use technology to increase the effectiveness of communication with families
• Create a more inclusive program
• Deepen family partnerships with inspiration from Reggio-Emilia
• Use strategies for successful parent conversations

This book offers a theoretical background on why it is important to talk with families and how to efficiently and effectively communicate observations and reflections. It also includes a new chapter on Reggio-inspired care. Overcome common challenges and create more avenues to include families in your program.

209 pages