{"product_id":"9781605546056","title":"Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorking with parents and families can be a challenge, especially when there are contradicting expectations. However, it can also be a joyful and empowering experience for both the program and the family if partnering with families is built into the program’s culture. Following a strengths-based approach, \u003ci\u003eFamily Engagement in Early Childhood Settings\u003c\/i\u003e offers all programs, including family child care, center-based and school-based programs, strategies for building or enhancing interactions, engagement, expectations, communication and participation with families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Redleaf Quick Guide provides clear information of what to do as well as what not to do when encouraging family engagement in early care and education programs. Readers will find helpful information on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaking the best first impressions with parents in-person and online\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEstablishing effective and supportive intake meetings for both parents and program\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSetting expectations from both perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTwo-way communication strategies including daily conversations, verbal and technological methods, conferences and documenting learning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreating a culture of family engagement embedded into every part of your program\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Redleaf Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036306882800,"sku":"9781605546056","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781605546056_p0.jpg?v=1763830150","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781605546056","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}