Suggested Answers
Session 1: Inquiry 1
Checking My Understanding
- Practice 9. Be sensitive and open to learning about cultural differences. Always try to learn about cultural understandings and practices from the family members. Do not rely on generalizations or stereotypes.
- Practice 6. Actively listen to family members’ concerns and opinions.
- Practice 5. Share with families something special about the child’s day.
- Practice 2. Appreciate that there are many different ways to raise children and many different kinds of families. A child care provider’s job is not to judge, but it is to offer excellent care for the children and, whenever possible, support for families.
- Practice 8. Be warm and friendly toward families. Show an interest in family members as individuals (e.g., “How are things going at your new job?”).
- Practice 9. Be sensitive and open to learning about cultural differences. Always try to learn about cultural understandings and practices from the family members. Do not rely on generalizations or stereotypes.
- Practice 5. Share with families something special about the child’s day.
- Practice 3. Let families know that their children are very important and that every child receives quality care.
- Practice 7. Work together with families to find mutually acceptable solutions to problems.
- Practice 10. Make sure that parents receive and understand the policies of the child care program.
- Practice 1. Examine your attitudes. Have you made assumptions about certain families without having the whole picture? Are you quick to apply blame to families rather than trying to understand the challenges they face?
- Practice 2. Appreciate that there are many different ways to raise children and many different kinds of families. A child care provider’s job is not to judge, but it is to offer excellent care for the children and, whenever possible, support for families.