Given the guideline discussed in the chapter for establishing an effective partnership with families, outline specifically how you would go about developing trust and demonstrating respect. Be careful to consider both normal everyday stresses as well as those that may be specific to the individual family’s situation.

Reflect on the impact of poverty on family dynamics and child development. Describe how specific impacts could influence a child’s behavior and response to curriculum. Be specific in describing what an early educator could do to help alleviate potential impacts on developmental progress.