Positive parenting and family engagement

Young boy watches mom and teacher in meeting

Early care and education (ECE) providers are sources of nurturing care that enable children to feel safe and protected when away from their parents. By caring for children, ECE providers help support parents who are working to provide for their family. In their role as nurturers, ECE providers often feel like part of the child’s extended family. As a trusted professional, ECE providers can provide tips on positive parenting and family engagement. Parents and ECE providers can work together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children.

Learn about resources to support positive parenting and family engagement in your ECE program.

Essentials for Parenting
Family Interaction Training – Information for Early Childhood Professionals Working with Families
Positive Parenting Tips
Parent Information
Promoting Parent Engagement: Information for Teachers and Other School Staff
Helping Young Children and Parents Transition Back to School