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Communicating with Parents during Sensitive or Difficult Situations

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This Chat explores preventive strategies, as well as solutions for concerns or problems, that early childhood professional can keep in mind when communicating with parents. Questions discussed include, “When I try to talk to his parents, they just say ‘He's never like that at home.’ Any suggestions?” “Can you suggest a way to get through to parents who aren't taking my concerns seriously?” “How can I tactfully approach a child’s parents about having him evaluated?” “I feel parents need to know a child is aware and upset about problems at home, but I'm afraid discussing domestic problems with the parents might get the child in trouble or embarrass them.”

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