Do you have a quality child care service and want to develop lasting relationships with your parents and families?
The best way to do this is to engage with parents on a consistent basis. This includes constant daily communication, positive conflict resolution, and parent engagement opportunities, such as parent workshops.
Parent workshops will have a positive impact on your program because of the overall effect it will have on your parents. When parents have a positive view of their role in their child’s life, they have greater levels of interactions with their children, and the program.
Use this Ultimate List of Parent Workshop Topics to start planning and implementing engaging workshops in your program.
Pro Tips!
- Always remember to have resources for parents to take home with them.
- Follow up! Talk to your parents and see if they have implemented any of the tips and strategies. Ask how you can help and make sure to do so.
- Involve your staff. Your staff members are in the front line when dealing with your parents. Include them in the workshops and they will be sure to develop a stronger relationship because of it.
Infant and Toddler Topics
- Encouraging Good Sleep Habits
- Promoting Good Eating Habits
- Fostering Self-Esteem
- Meal Ideas for Picky Eaters
- Positive Redirection
- Setting Limits
- Building Confidence
- Encouraging Language Development
- Establishing Routines
- The Importance of Play
- The Importance of Literacy and Encouraging Reading
- The Early Signs of Reading
- Learning to Cope
- Responding to Emotional Signals
- Dealing with Tantrums
- The Terrific Twos!
- Biting
- Breastfeeding
- Seperation Anxiety
General Child Related Topics
- Fostering Self-Esteem
- Freedom within Limits
- Positive Redirection
- Building Empathy in Children
- Stress Management
- Fostering Emotional Growth
- Nurturing a Growth Mindset
- School Preparation
- School Success
- Sibling Rivalry
- Encouraging Problem Solving Skills
- Power Struggles
- Kindergarten Prep!
- Appropriate Screen Time
- Ages and Stages
- The Power of Nature
- Physical Fitness for Children
- Building Resilience in Children
- Anger Management
- Self-Regulation Skills
- Nurturing Independence
- Risk Taking and Safety
- Appropriate Toys and Games for Different Age Groups
- At Home Activities
- The Importance of Art – Fun Craft Activities
Parenting Topics
- Brain Development for Different Ages
- Communication with Educators
- Different Parenting Styles
- Different Learning Styles in Children
- Coping with Daily Stress and How It Affects Your Relationship With Your Children
- Communication Strategies
- Decision Making
- The Importance of Family Rituals
- Mental Health
- Emotional Health
- Understanding and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
- Improving Parent – Child Communication
- Understanding Child Development
- Addressing Sensitive Topics
- Introducing a New Baby
- Praise and Positive Interactions
- Healthy Living
- Understanding Your Child’s Temperament
- Dads and Daughters
- Mothers and Sons
- Raising Boys and Girls
- Children Love Languages
- Power Struggles Between Parents and Grandparents
- Managing and Guiding Behaviour
- The Benefits of Cooking with Children
If you put the time and effort in creating a memorable experience through engaging and informative parent workshops, then both your program and families will benefit.
Check back with the post often, as we will be adding new and creative topics to the list!
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