Educational and Developmental Partners

Parents and educators in nurseries and daycare centers are educational and developmental partners. A key factor for educators is the exchange with parents. This takes place during intake, development, and counseling discussions, as well as in brief conversations at the door when dropping off and picking up the children. Conversations are important for building mutual trust. In order for educators to feel more confident in their interactions with parents, they should approach them in these situations with professional preparation. Parents seek well-founded information about their child's behavior and competencies and look for advice on educational issues and crises. In addition to a respectful and appreciative fundamental attitude, educators need the professional, communicative, and rhetorical skills for this. Therefore, it is essential to learn some basic principles and conversation techniques.