Effective communication builds understanding and trust. And when we and parents understand and trust each other, we’ll all be better able to work together to support children’s well being and development. This is why effective communication is the key to establishing and maintaining positive partnerships with parents. For professionals working with parents, a positive partnership means sharing knowledge and experience to understand a child’s situation, and it can lead to developing plans together to support the child. Listening to parents: Listening is the foundation of effective…