Partnerships: families and communities in early childhood

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PARTNERSHIPS
FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
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I dedicate this book to the champions who work in early childhood environments—
for their enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to families!
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Brief Contents
A Note on the Text xiv
Acknowledgments xvi
About the Author xvi
Chapter 1 the Changing faCe of C anadian families 1
Chapter 2 supports to Children and families 30
Chapter 3 Building effeCtive partnerships 58
Chapter 4 laying the foundation 126
Chapter 5 Ways to involve families 159
Chapter 6 verBal CommuniCation With families 200
Chapter 7 formal family meetings 222
Chapter 8 staying ConneCted 246
Chapter 9 families We may meet 293
Chapter 10 families in transition: issues faCing many families 368
Chapter 11 families: an international perspeCtive 422
Index 445
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Contents
A Note on the Text xiv Chapter 2 Supports to Children
and Families 30
Acknowledgments xvi
The Field of Early Childhood Education
About the Author xvi
in Canada 31
The Early Years Study: Implications
for Families 32
Chapter 1 The Changing Face of Canadian
Finding High-Quality Child Care 33
Families 1
A Different Approach—Québec 34
Defining a Family 3
Outdoor Playscapes—The Changing
The Human Ecological System 6 Landscape of Early Learning
Canada at a Glance 7 Environments 35
How Families are Changing 7 Books for Adults 36
The Changing Roles of Women 8 Where Are the Children? 37
Immigrant Mothers 10 Nannies and Other In-Home Care
The Changing Roles of Men 10 Arrangements 39
Workplace Child Care 41
Fathering and Mothering 12
Child-Care Co-operatives 42
Maternity and Paternity Leave 13
The Community Action Program for
Immigrant Fathers 14 Children (CAPC) and the Canada Prenatal
Fairness in Families Index 14 Nutrition Program (CPNP) 42
The Community Action Program for
Science and the Family 15
Children (CAPC) 42
An Aging Population 16
The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
The Increasing Diversity of Canadian (CPNP) 43
Society 16 Nobody’s Perfect Program 44
Religious Diversity 16 Family Resource Programs 44
Books for Adults 19 Kindergartens 45
Montessori Schools 45
Changes in the Labour Force 19
Waldorf Education 46
Employer Attitudes 19
Highscope 47
Work–Family Balance: Will I Get It Right? 20
Home Instruction Program for Preschool
The Cost of Child Care 22 Youngsters (HIPPY) 47
Success By 6 48
Poverty 22
The Parent–Child Mother Goose
Food Insecurity 22
Program 48
Housing, Homelessness, and Shelter Life 24
Strongstart BC 49
Feminist Movements 25
A Program Like No Other: Roots of Empathy 49
Gender Inequality 25 Seeds of Empathy 50
Critical Factors Necessary for Children’s Healthy Books for Adults 50
Development 26
Innovative Initiatives 50
What Do We Need? 26 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Regional
References 28 Municipality of Wood Buffalo 50
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Québec’s Services Intégrés en Périnatalité Exclusionary or Offensive Terminology
et pour la Petite Enfance (SIPPE) à and Practice 91
L’intention des Familles Vivant en Bias, Prejudice, Racism 92
Contexte de Vulnérabilité 52 Guilt 95
Changes in Ontario Regarding Child Rivalry 95
and Family Programs 2016 52 Feelings of Vulnerability and Fear 96
First Call British Columbia 53 Lack of Teacher Training and Professional
Child Care in Rural and Farming Development 97
Communities 53 Burnout 98
A Vision for Rural Child Care 55 Negative Attitudes about Men in ECE 99
References 57 Books for Adults 100
Strategies for Achieving Effective
Chapter 3 Building Effective Partnerships 58 Partnerships 100
Why We Need Family Engagement 59 What Can the Leaders Do? 101
Collaboration Is Key! 59 Aspiring Leaders in Early Childhood 101
What the Experts Say 59 Create Administrative Policies That
Roadblocks 61 Strengthen Family Engagement 101
The Rights of Parents 61 Goal Setting 102
The Rights of the Child 62 Model the Way 102
Reaching Out to Families 62 Be an Efective Communicator 102
Sharing Expertise 63 Be Accessible 102
Hire Outstanding Staff 103
Families, Teachers, and Cultural Influences 65
Develop a Team Approach 103
The Role of the Educator 66
Support Families and Teachers 104
Student Perceptions 68
Support Families Experiencing Poverty
Inter-professional Collaboration 70
or Financial Difficulties 105
The Beneficiaries of Effective Partnerships 70 Acknowledge Teachers’ Strengths 105
Benefits for Families 71 Establish Mentoring 107
Benefits for Children 72 Supervise the Development of Appropriate
Benefits for Teachers 73 Relevant Curriculum 108
Benefits for Everyone: Community What Can Educators Do? 111
Engagement 74 Commit to Family Engagement 111
Le Centre de Santé Communautaire Lay the Foundation 111
du Grand Sudbury 77 Boundaries 112
London Family Centre Service System Share the Power! 113
(City of London) 78 Maintain Confidentiality 113
Challenges to Effective Partnerships 79 Develop Strong Interpersonal Skills 113
Having Unrealistic Expectations 79 Communicate on a Regular Basis 114
Teachers’ Conflicting Attitudes about Be Responsive and Accommodating 115
Partnerships 79 Tell the Truth and Be Patient 116
Families’ Conflicting Attitudes about Demonstrate Empathy 116
Partnerships 82 Respect Diversity in Families and Suspend
Judgment 118
Demands on Families 83
Expect Conflict and Be
Demands on Teachers 85
Open-Minded 118
Stress in the Workplace 85
Ask for Help 120
Mental Health Issues 85
Engage in Reflective Practice 120
Lack of Communication 86
Books for Adults 120
Teacher as Expert 87
Be Involved in Professional Development 121
Opposing Values and Attitudes 87
Differing Educational Philosophies 89 References 123
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Chapter 4 Laying the Foundation 126 Positive Discipline in Everyday
Parenting 166
Initial Contact with a Child and Family
Mindmasters 167
Centre 127
Canadian Parenting Workshops: Preparing
The First Telephone Call 127
Children for School Success 167
Written Communication 127
Pathways to Competence for Young
Visiting the Centre 127
Children: A Parenting Program 167
Creating a Welcoming Environment 128
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
The Role of the Leader 133
(STEP) 167
Touring the Centre 134
Parent Effectiveness Training 167
Ensuring Quality: Helping Parents Know
Barbara Coloroso’s Winning
What to Look For 136
at Parenting 168
Family Visits 137
The Incredible Years Program 168
Elements of a Successful Family Visit 139
Reaching In … Reaching Out (RIRO) 168
Follow-Up to the Family Visit 141
Film Night 168
Why Family Visits Aren’t Done More
Book Night 169
Often 141
Brown-Bag Lunches 169
Time 141
Alumni Night 169
Money 142
Family–Teacher Panel Discussions 169
Reluctant Families 142
The Open House 170
Reluctant Centres 142
Taking It on the Road 170
Reluctant Teachers 143
Participation Days 170
The Separation Process 144 Preparing for Effective Meetings 171
Role of the Educator in the Separation How to Run Effective Meetings 174
Process 146 Follow-Up 176
The First Day at the Centre: Strategies for
Informal Family Gatherings 177
a Successful Transition 148
Child and Family Celebrations 179
End of the Day 152
Books for Children 180
Transitions to New Playrooms: Supporting
Books for Adults 180
Families 152
Volunteers 180
Transitions from Child and Family Centres
Family Members as Volunteers 181
to School Environments 153
Elders as Volunteers 183
Children on Their Own 156
Community Members as Volunteers 184
Books for Children 157 Ways to Volunteer 185
Books for Adults 157 Administrative Duties 185
References 158 Communication Tasks 185
Maintenance Tasks 185
Program Development 186
Chapter 5 Ways to Involve Families 159
Training of Volunteers 186
Strategies for Involving Families 160 Preparing for Volunteers 187
Male-Friendly Environments 160 Volunteer Responsibilities: A Checklist 187
Evaluation of the Volunteer Program 187
Books for Children 162
Books for Adults 188
Books for Adults 162
Fundraising 188
Family–Centre Get-Togethers 163
How to Plan a Successful Fundraising
Family Gatherings: Formal Sessions to Support
Event 189
Parenting Skills 163
Fundraising Ideas 190
Factors That Influence Parenting 163
How Early Learning Environments Can Books for Adults 191
Support Parenting 165 Families as Members of a Board of Directors/
The Hanen Language Program 166 Parent Advisory Boards 191
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The Family’s Role in Evaluation 194 Centre Policies 213
Involve Families in Advocacy 194 Lack of Appreciation 213
The Vanier Institute of the Family 197 Hostile Teachers 213
Family Involvement Network
What to Say: Handling Difficult Situations 213
of Educators 197
More Challenging Situations 214
Canadian Child Care Federation 198
The Conflict-Resolution Process 215
Child Care Now 198
Cultures in Conflict 216
Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood
Cultural Influences on Communication 216
Development 198
Strategies for Resolving Conflicts Based on
The Childcare Resource and Research
Cultural Differences 217
Unit 198
The Critical Connection: Day-to-Day Interaction
References 199
with Families 217
How Much Time Do We Spend
Chapter 6 Verbal Communication with
in Discussion? 217
Families 200
When Do the Discussions Take Place? 218
Are You a Skillful Communicator? 201 What Do We Discuss? 218
Principles of Effective Verbal Which Family Members Do We Talk
Communication 201 to the Most? 218
What Makes an Effective References 220
Communicator? 201
Trust 202
Chapter 7 Formal Family Meetings 222
Effective Listening 202
Reasons for Organizing More Formal
Books for Adults 203
Meetings 223
Encouragers 203
How Families and Educators Benefit from
Language Use 203
More Formal Meetings 223
Some Tips for Teachers Using
Concerns about Formal Meetings 223
an Interpreter 204
Teachers’ Concerns 223
How We Say It! 204
Families’ Concerns 225
Nonverbal Interaction 205
Strategies for Planning the Meeting 226
Books for Adults 206
The Role of the Supervisor/Principal 226
Eye Contact 206
Advance Planning 226
Books for Adults 206 The Concept of Time 227
Touch 206 Confirming the Meeting 227
Gestures 206
Teacher Preparation 228
Books for Adults 207 Record Keeping 228
Proxemics 207 Portfolio Development 229
Avoiding Misunderstandings 207 Preparing the Waiting and Meeting
Perception Checking 207 Areas 231
Suspending Judgment 208 Should Children Attend the
Empathy 208 Meeting? 232
Self-Monitoring 209 Early Learning Environments and Schools
Discouraging Gossip 209 Working Together 232
Family–Teacher Disagreements and Strategies Getting Started 232
for Resolving Them 211 Effective Communication 233
Causes of Disagreements 212 Questioning Strategies 234
Breaking a Rule 212 Sources of Conflict 235
Hierarchy 212 Dealing with Difficult Situations 235
Lack of Communication 212 The Sandwich Approach 236
Differences 212 Behavioural Issues 236
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