LET'S TALK: COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS
Ronald L. Pitzer
Sociologist
Rural Sociology
University of Minnesota
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In your first meeting with a parent, talk about the importance
of keeping the lines of communication open. Once a week try to
spend some time at least chatting with each child's parent, filling
them in on what their child has been doing in your home. You can
"compare notes" about the child's growth and behavior.
But don't limit yourselves to talking about the children. You
may find it difficult to talk regularly with the parents of the
children in your care. When parents arrive in the morning, they
may be preoccupied with getting to work; in the evening both of
you are tired and eager to be with your families. But regular
visits are worth the effort because:
- You can state your rules before problems or disagreements
arise.
- If you talk regularly, it will be easier to sit down and
discuss problems if they do arise.
- Parents need to know how their children are growing each
day while they are in your care.
- You will need information about the child's habits and preferences
and situation to help your planning.
- The children will benefit from seeing you cooperate and share
feelings
- You need to work with parents to collaborate and produce
the best daycare home for the child.
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Pitzer, R.L. (1987). Let's talk. Minnesota Extension Service
Family
ChildCare Newsletter, (June).
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Ronald L. Pitzer
Rural Sociology
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University of Minnesota
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COMMENT:: Adapted from *Children in Your Care in Your Home*,
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DOCUMENT SIZE:: 6K or 2 pages
ENTRY DATE:: December 1995
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