Positive Communication

Pleasant conversations, excited sharing, spontaneous laughter and frequent displays of affection are signs that positive communications are happening in your center. Observe your program in action, and ask yourself these questions:

• Do caregivers listen and respond to all children with warmth and respect?
• How do caregivers respond to behavior problems?
• Do they use positive guidance techniques?
• Are they teaching children what to do to get along with others?
• Do caregivers encourage children to talk about what they are doing?
• Do caregivers encourage children to treat each other with respect and to solve problems using their words?
• Are mistakes treated as teachable moments?

If you find yourself answering yes to these questions you will know that you are creating a warm and loving child centered program through the use of positive communication.

Related training:
A Simple Approach to Knowing the WAC's: Staff Interactions with Children - 2 hours
A Basic Approach to Communication with Children - 2 hours
Positive Communication with School Age Kids - 1.5 hours