Brenda and Kaili discuss building rapport through mirroring and explore metaprogamming to improve parent-educator interactions.

Brenda and Kaili discuss active listening, reflective listening and mirroring verbal communication.

Brenda and Kaili discuss quick tips for engaging in interactions with others.

Brenda & Kaili discuss four categories of parent resources for educators to share. 

Learn about the elements of a great welcoming campaign to lay the foundation for a year of partnership with families.

Brenda and Kaili discuss how the Bridging the Parent Gap program works, including this podcast series and the videos that go with it. Learn a little about the hosts,  the purpose of the program, and how it is organized.

Learn about the typical stages of emotional development in children ages 5-18. Brenda & Kaili also discuss how trauma can interrupt typical development.

Try with Brenda & Kaili the SWOT analysis strategy. Identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats.

Learn what to watch for as your child develops physically from age 5-18. 

Children learn and retain new information when more than one of their senses are engaged.  Explore some fun ideas!