Caring and responsive parent-child relationships help children thrive in school and in life. Explore this research-based infographic to learn how and why the parent-child relationship is important. Review strategies program supervisors and staff can use the infographic to promote these relationships.
Supervisors
- Distribute during staff orientation
- Review with staff and have them journal when they observe strong parent-child relationships
- Provide opportunities for staff to share at future staff meeting
- Use “Value, Respect, and Support” prompts in role plays at staff meetings or during reflective supervision
- Display on the wall as a reminder to staff
Program Staff
- Distribute during parent orientation
- Share with a parent as a conversation starter in the classroom or during a home visit
- Display in the classroom or home care setting to demonstrate the commitment to parent-child relationships and to promote discussion of program goals
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Resource Type: Publication
National Centers: Parent, Family and Community Engagement
Audience: Family Service Workers
Last Updated: September 5, 2023