Q Parent Communication Plan Describe how you would communicate (in a strength-based way) to the parent of the child in the video you observed; the positive interactions you see them engaging in with their child, and supporting them with challenges of parenting. As you write up your plan, be sure to use terminology learned in class. Refer to the PPT slides (posted), Gopnik, or any articles "Culturally Sensitive Care…”, “Becoming Attached”, etc. The purpose of Assignment 2C is to think about how you would relate in an effective way with a parent; listening, giving them encouragement and developmental information that will help their relationship with their child. To Develop the Parent Communication Plan: • Step 1: Review your notes from your observation (#2A) • Step 2: Write-up a parent communication plan that discusses what you would say to the parent in response to what you saw the parent and infant/toddler do in the video; also include a more challenging situation (see below). • Step 3: Include specific examples of how you would respond in culturally sensitive ways. • Write talking points for how you will share what you saw with the parent in a way that honors their relationship with their child. • This can look like a script of a home visit. You will use the strategies listed below to communicate to the parent about their interactions: 1. Descriptive affirmation:Verbally describe positive parent and child actions and interactions that you observe. Why? Drawing attention to specific positive behavior helps parents and children understand their successes and tends to be more encouraging than evaluative phrases like “good job.” Example: Home Visitor communicates to parent: I notice when you started to play the game with Lupita her whole face lit up. She looks so happy when you play with her! 2. Sharing Developmental Information: Home Visitors share information with parents about child development and parenting practices and strategies. Why? Developmental information helps parents understand their child’s current behavior and helps them anticipate next steps. Example: • While playing a game with their parent, child waits his turn. Home visitor is observing. • Home visitor comments: Wow, Uriel, you so patiently waited while your mama took her turn. Home Visitor turns to mom and communicates: Uriel looks like he is starting to develop the capacity to wait for a turn, which is an important part of being able to hold something in mind, stop from acting, and then shift attention back to the task at hand. Final Step: Respond to a Challenging Situation: The videos you observed were completely positive. How would you share information if you saw something that concerned you or was not developmentally appropriate parenting? For instance, if the 2-year old child was tossing food to the floor repeatedly and the parent yelled at the child. How would you respond? (Create your own example). It helps to begin with listening, affirming, and offering as much positive as you can. Then you can respond with a suggestion if appropriate. Use Descriptive Affirmation and Sharing Developmental Information (as above). Your parent communication plan should be approximately 2 & 1/2 pages typed and double-spaced. Make sure to include in-text citations when referencing sources. Example Paper: (This paper is a strong example; just note she uses a different source for references; and you would add the part about culturally responsive care.) Assignment #2C_parent plan .pdf Actions PreviousNext