Approaching Difficult Conversations with Families October 23, 2018

Often we are hesitant to have difficult conversations with parents because we are worried about a negative reaction. We are telling a parent something that they might not want to hear. This presentation will include answers to arduous questions, such as "What is the best way to begin a conversation like this?" "Should I just come right to the point?" "What if the parent reacts defensively?" "Should I agree with their point of view?" and "Do I interrupt when she is arguing?" Through participation in this workshop you will learn and practice the skills required to successfully present a difficult topic. The core knowledge areas addressed are Professionalism and Families and Communities. This workshop is geared toward all early childhood educators and administrators.