“How to Talk to Parents About Their Child’s Behavior”

This presentation is intended to emphasize the current information on recommended practices for working with families. It includes a brief review of the parental and professional roles and review of promising Family Centered Practice. It also provides strategies on “how to “talk to parents in a friendly but informative way that will enhance parent-professional interaction and prompt parent’s participation in their child’s early education and development. The importance of, and strategies for collaborative communication with a family is also presented.