ECED 2105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Coparenting, Early Head Start, Stepfamily
26 Jan 2017
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The traditional family has evolved over the past fifty years, from a two parent household, with a mom and a dad, to nontraditional families, such as adoptive and foster parents, grandparents, same-sex parents, stepparents, and single parents. Parents may also be culturally and linguistically diverse. This diversity means that early childhood professionals need to have open communication and respect in their relationships with families. Parents may be raising children separately and teachers need to find a way to ensure that both parents receive equal importance. Home visiting is one of the most effective ways to connect with families. A teacher who visits the homes of her children builds strong rapport with parents and their children, and also improves attendance and achievement. Parental involvement is another way for families to learn more about their child. The end result of parental involvement is enhanced parenting and improved care and education for children.
