Communicating With Parents During Sensitive or Difficult Situations
Related IEL Resources
- Tip Sheet: Connecting with Parents: “But He Doesn’t Do That at Home!”
- Tip Sheet: Is My Child OK?
- Podcast: Listening to Family Voices in Early Childhood Programs
Related Web Resources
Discussing Difficult Issues
This short article by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources provides several things to consider when discussing difficult issues with parents.
How to Communicate with Parents
This short article from the Zero to Three website discusses three key steps to take after discussing difficult topics with parents.
Family-Professional Partnerships
This CONNECT professional development module provides videos and other training materials to promote trusting partnerships with families.
Tips for Talking with Parents
This short article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a sample parent-teacher conversation and some tips for having difficult conversations with parents.
You Are Not Alone: For Parents When They Learn That Their Child Has a Disability
This article, written by a parent of a child with a disability, describes common reactions to learning that your child has a disability. Spanish
Tips for Child Care Providers to Communicate with Parents Concerns about Children’s Development
This article on the Extension website provides specific tips for communicating concerns with parents.
