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CHAPTER 2: Collaborating with Families

CHAPTER 2: Collaborating with Families. The Whole Child: Developmental Education for the Early Years Tenth Edition Patricia Weissman Joanne Hendrick. Opening the Door to Good Communication. Develop Positive Attitude Towards Families Avoid “Us Versus Them” Mentality

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CHAPTER 2: Collaborating with Families

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  1. CHAPTER 2:Collaborating with Families The Whole Child: Developmental Education for the Early Years Tenth Edition Patricia Weissman Joanne Hendrick

  2. Opening the Door to Good Communication Develop Positive Attitude Towards Families Avoid “Us Versus Them” Mentality Research Shows Parent Involvement: Improves children’s academic perfomance and behavior at school Improves program quality and staff morale

  3. Understanding Families • Family Diversity • Challenges to Working with Families • Suggestions for Establishing a Good Relationship with Families • Show Genuine Concern • Develop Cultural Competence

  4. What If the Relationship is Not Good? • What to Do Before the Situation Arises • What to Do When That Button is Pushed • What to Do After the Complainer Departs • The Return Engagement

  5. Maintaining Good Relationships: Keeping the Lines of Communication Open Teachers Should be Accessible Approachable because they care about the children Physically available when families are at school Consistent informal contact

  6. Counseling With Families • Message the Family • Provide Information and Comfort • Listen, Guide, and Work Together • Be Patient With Families

  7. Practical Pointers About Conducting a Conference • Avoid Interruptions • Beginning the Conference • Stay as Relaxed as Possible • Drawing the Conference to a Close • What to Do After • Remember That Information Shared by Parents is Confidential • Limits to Guidance Work

  8. Beyond the Conference: Further Strategies for Involving Families • Six Types of Family Involvement • Parenting • Communicating • Volunteering • Learning at Home • Decision-Making • Collaborating with Community

  9. Families in Crisis What Constitutes a Crisis? Some General Principles for Helping Families Deal with Crisis Make Certain the Families Understand That It Is Better to Include Children in the Situation Than to Exclude Them Try Not to Overreact, No Matter What the Family Tells You Do Not Violate the Privacy of the Family Offer Yourself as a Resource

  10. Child Abuse, Neglect, Sexual Molestation, and Emotional Mistreatment Recognizing Child Abuse What to Do When You Suspect Abuse How to Find Help Act Quickly Helping the Family after making the Referral Helping the Child when the Family is in Treatment

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