Forming strong parent partnerships is essential when supporting the social/emotional well-being of infants, toddler and young children. Building these relationships requires reflection, empathy and an understanding of what helps/hinders our connection to parents. Through this workshop participants will learn effective and innovative strategies for creating thoughtful partnerships with parents and fostering family engagement in our work.
Objectives:
To consider the nature of parent/professional partnerships and why building strong connections with parents is crucial in infant/early childhood work
To become aware of what helps/hinders healthy, responsive relationships with families
To provide strategies for building strong family engagement, centered on relationship-based practices
