Education
In today's episode, the first of Season Two, we start our journey of family engagement and the bigger issues that surround it. We want to start this season-long discussion with the topic of trust, as we believe it to be the central stone. We want to unpack what trust really means, to teachers, parents, and children! In our conversation, we talk a bit about the things that have come up over and over again during these processes and how displaying interest and genuine care can go such a long way. Trust is such a delicate concept and the reality is that every interaction is the opportunity to either build it or destroy it. We talk about home-visiting, the importance of listening and how to let parents be experts in their own spaces. We also cover finding commonalities and how all the pieces, big and small fit together to make a difference in these relationships. Next week we will be discussing the topic of respect so make sure you join us for that too!Key Points From This Episode:Trust as the foundation for engagement, intentionality, and relationships. The simplicity of trust and how we can sometimes overlook this. Accountability as a central tenet for building trust together. Mike's experiences as a headmaster and a lesson he learned with a family. The delicacy of trust and the opportunities to build and destroy it. Home visiting and the practices that enhance this service.Building psychological safety and finding commonality through communication. The first setting of meeting a family and how to navigate a crisis. Going slow to go fast; building up to progress securely. Steady, small pieces instead of singular grand gestures. The common threads that arise; accountability, consistency, and allowance. And much more! Tweetables:“When we talk about building relationships with families, we cannot get anywhere if they do not trust us and if we do not trust them.” — @LindseyForton [0:00:45]“What exactly are we talking about when we talk about trusting our families?” — @LindseyForton [0:01:14]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:J Michael HallMichael on TwitterLindsey ShahLindsey on TwitterStrong Fathers Strong FamiliesParents as TeachersBrené BrownDaring to Lead