Developed out of three training curricula that have been extensively field tested and used in workshops across the United States and Canada, this highly practical guide gives home visitors proven, flexible, and culturally sensitive tools to help parents strengthen their relationships with their children. Home visitors will find step-by-step guidance on
- establishing a framework for successful relationships with families
- engaging parents with more than 40 parent--child-focused, parent-focused, or child-focused exercises in social competence, empathy and caring, problem solving, and coping and resilience
- ensuring a positive parenting approach through fun Comfort, Play & Teach activities that encourage developmental progress and are divided into stages from 1, month to 5 years
- evaluating their professional relationships with families through reflective self-assessment
Includes more than 30 photocopiable handouts and checklists for home visitors to use with parents and children