Building Positive Relationships with Families

Economic, educational, and other gaps between teachers and parents can sometimes make it challenging to build true partnerships. In this video, fatherhood expert Doug Edwards from Real Dads Forever discusses some strategies teachers can use to bridge those gaps and build stronger relationships with families -- including being vulnerable, sharing a few pieces of personal information, and taking the time to really get to know families.

This video is one of several videos on working with families. To see more, visit https://www.easternct.edu/center-for-...

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