Nursery World - Child behaviour: working with parents: Family matters

Developing a constructive relationship with parents is the key to working with children's behavioural problems, says Jennie Lindon

Working with parents effectively to support children's behaviour should emerge from general good practice. For example:

Talk regularly
Undoubtedly it will help you, the parents and the children if you ensure that adult conversation about behaviour is not just about problems. Try to have regular, informal conversations with parents when you share anecdotes about the child's day. Avoid simply saying a child has been 'a good boy' - add something that brings your comment alive, such as, 'Charlie was such a help at tidy-up time' or 'Maria was very patient about waiting for her favourite bike'. Bring the children into the conversation with smiles and glances, so they do not feel invisible.

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