November 2024

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TA Tip: Building Strong Partnerships with Families

When working with infants and toddlers, I have found that fostering a collaborative partnership with parents and caregivers is an effective and rewarding approach. This teamwork ensures consistency between the child’s two primary environments, helping to create a unified and supportive framework for their growth and development. By working closely together, caregivers and professionals can serve as sounding boards for each other, addressing new challenges or developmental milestones as they arise.


Parents and caregivers are the experts on their child, offering valuable insights that can enhance the care and strategies professionals provide. Similarly, as professionals, we bring expertise and resources that can empower families in their caregiving journey. Effective family engagement, while it may require thoughtful planning, ultimately meets the natural desire of parents and caregivers to be deeply involved in their child’s world.


Supporting families with infants and toddlers often means providing reassurance and building a sense of community. As the saying goes, "It takes a village to raise a child." By fostering connections and offering support, we help create that village, ensuring families feel empowered and supported every step of the way.

This TA Tip was graciously shared by Lindsey Parisi,

Lead Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator.

Child Care Aware of NH is here to assist you! To learn more about how we can support your practices, please refer to our Services and Supports Guide.

Resources for Providers

Child Care Aware of NH is celebrating the incredible work child care providers do with families and communities across the Granite State! By working together, we’re building strong foundations for children and families.


Join our Raffle! Share your Family Engagement Month activities on our Facebook Page.


  • Visit Child Care Aware of NH on Facebook, and share how your program is promoting Family Engagement. Post a photo in the comments of the pinned post.
  • Let us know if it features a provider (3 entries), community/business partner (2 entries), or CCR&R staff (1 entry).


Entries accepted Nov 1-30



3 random winners get a $50 Amazon gift card! Winners announced Dec 2.

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Resources for Families

Sesame Street for Families

Explore the family resources on the Sesame Street website! You'll find helpful information on 'Healthy Minds and Bodies,' guidance on 'Tough Topics' like divorce and homelessness, and engaging 'Games and Storybooks' for kids.

Sesame Street for Families

Celebrate Family Engagement Month!

Print and share these resources to support brain-building activities for the families you serve during Family Engagement Month

Download The Power of Learning Through Relationships Handout
Download The Power of Learning through Relationships Handout
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