This online child care training will address how to work with parents when the child is exhibiting challenging behaviors in the classroom or program. Students will learn how to determine when and how to best approach families when they have a concern and how to work with them to improve the behavior.

Learning Objectives- As a result of this child care training, participants will be able to:

• State reasons when why a professional would wish to involve parents regarding behavioral concerns
• Identify barriers to communication
• Identify possible reactions of family when hearing about concerns
• List strategies for developing a plan with families that address behavioral concerns
• Describe guidelines making referrals and/or suggestions for further information, support and help

2 clock hours/0.2 CEUs