Sometimes parents can be harder to handle than a room full of Daisies. It’s important to navigate situations with parents and caregivers well. Here are a few pointers to use if any tough situations come up.
Perhaps the most important tip for communicating with parents/caregivers is for you to use “I” statements instead of “you” statements. “You” statements may put the listener on the defensive.
Here are some examples of “you” statements:
Now look at “I” statements:
If you need help with specific scenarios involving parents/guardians, try the following: