As I start the new school year I'm reflecting on how to get ready for visits with new families.  How do I set the stage for visits? How do I communicate what parents can expect on visits while balancing the needs of families?  Here is the link to the video I mentioned in the podcast from Early Intervention Coaching.  It's a great refresher and load off our backs when we don't strive for "best" or "perfect" or "ideal."  We are meeting the needs of caregivers and building caregiver capacity.  Today I reflect on an initial IFSP meeting and something I said to help the parent see what her role was going to be on visits for her daughter.