Communicating with Families: Communication Techniques .G2004

Authors

Marjorie Kostelnik, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Debra E. Schroeder, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Sarah Effken Purcell, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Mary E. Nelson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Eileen M. Krumbach, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Janet S. Hanna, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Tonia Renee Durden, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
John Defrain, University of Nebraska--LincolnFollow
Kathy Bosch, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

2010

Citation

Kostlelnik, M., Schroeder, D., Durden, T., Warner, M., Purcell, S., Krumbach, E., Hanna, J., Nelson, M., & DeFrain, J. (2010, May). Communicating with Families: Communication Techniques. NebGuide G2004. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Comments

Copyright University of Nebraska 2010

Abstract

Communicating effectively with the families of children in child care can help the family, the caregiver and the child.

In the best child care settings, providers and families work as a team. Each brings a unique point of view, and each shows concern for the child’s growth and development. As a child care professional, one of your roles in this partnership is to promote effective communication with families. It is important for child care providers to develop and practice effective communication skills and implement them when communicating with families about their children and their care.