It is important that our interactions with children and families are the best they can be, as they are crucial in ensuring that positive experiences, both at home and at nursery, are enjoyed by everyone. Parents and practitioners share the same goal – a deep commitment to the support, love, care and education of the child – so working together to achieve this should come naturally.
Roberts (2010) refers to the significance of practitioners and young children being tuned into each other as relationships flourish and children’s emotional cues are acknowledged and responded to by their caregivers. The same can be achieved between practitioners and parents through a ‘triangle of trust’ (Goldschmied and Selleck 1996). When the key person’s relationship with the parent is as strong as it is with their child, a special connection is made that has long-lasting benefits for children and parents.
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