We Are Family! Building Stronger Connections with Families

Hi Samantha…I mean Sidney…I mean…Ms. Randolf…I mean…Maggie’s mom! Connecting with families, and knowing their names, is just as important as your connection with the children in your care! Families are the primary caregivers in a child’s life. An essential role for educators is co-creating strong relationships with families. Sound simple?! Maybe…or maybe not. We always have families who are easy to connect with and we always have families that we struggle to form a trusting bond with. We need to carefully look at how each family is unique and embrace the diverse perspectives they can bring to your program. Whether it’s family expectations, family dynamics, family rituals and routines or family culture that are creating some wonderful resources or some difficult tensions for you, your ability to sustain positive relationships with families is essential. Every family is unique and brings a different perspective about their child’s growth, development, and views on play. Understanding the importance of working with families, not against them, can create a strong foundation of support for the children in your care. Let’s bring the village together to ensure children have a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment where children can thrive!

Objectives:

1. Welcoming families to your community
2. Co-creating strong relationships with families
3. Collaborating with diverse families
4. Engaging in difficult conversations with families

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Registration closes 24 hours in advance!
• This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.
• You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.
• A link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
• Certificate of participation will be available to registered participants.
• All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.
• E-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca

Zoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.