Sharing Your Day
Close connections between caregivers help children feel secure.
Little ones require lots of attention, which is why caregivers and parents are some of the busiest people! Luckily, there are lots of easy ways to communicate with parents about their child’s time in care, to help build strong caregiver-parent relationships. You might try:
- Taking pictures of kids on your phone throughout the day to document what they did and what they learned. Send the pictures to parents as updates!
- Writing short notes to parents daily, weekly, or monthly, to keep them in the loop about what their child is doing and learning while in care.
- Using a phone to record voice notes about things that happened during the day to share with parents. Kids can record messages to send to their parents, too!
- Setting up a scheduled time during the week to touch base with parents on the phone or in person to exchange any questions, concerns, or thoughts about children’s care.
Cultural Connections through Family Engagement for Building Stronger Bonds
Mindful Caregivers
Practicing mindfulness is a great way to slow down and reset.
Growing a Language Garden: Everyday Language Development
A reminder of the simple things you do every day that nurture children’s language skills.
Eating Well: Here and There
A printable page with easily shareable resources to encourage children’s healthy relationships with food.
Tracking Child Development: A Caregiver’s Guide
Keeping track of milestones and going to routine screenings helps children stay healthy and thriving.
Routines to Help Children Rest and Sleep
Soothing, predictable, nap and bedtime routines can help children settle down for rest.
The Heart of Communities: Supporting and Celebrating Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers
