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What do you already know about considerations that should be made of working with families:◦ Experiencing divorce and/or remarriage?◦ Of children with special needs?◦ Of infants?◦ Experiencing abuse and neglect?◦ Of adoption?

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Emotions of bereavement Children’s reactions: Emotions and

age-related behaviors Parents’ likely responses Differences in parents’ and children’s

reactions

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Working with children in the classroom Support for families Understanding and supporting

stepfamilies

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Head Start and other inclusion programs The laws Emotional reactions of family Teacher support

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Reactions of parents of infants Adolescent mothers of infants Teachers’ roles

◦ Supporting the attachment process◦ Providing information

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Understanding abuse◦ Precipitating factors

Indicators of abuse and neglect◦ Physical signs of abuse◦ Behavioral signs of abuse◦ Signs of neglect

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Documenting suspicions Legal responsibilities to report Examining personal attitudes Creating an atmosphere of trust Knowing community resources

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Know the facts Include adoption in the curriculum Ways to talk with families Ways to talk with children Offering resources

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Reflect on any experiences you have working with families in any of these circumstances. What do you find to be their emotional responses and needs? What did you find to be helpful teacher responses? What have you learned that you would apply in future situations?

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In order to meet the needs of all families, teachers must understand the unique emotions and perspectives of families in many different circumstances.

Teacher responses include offering understanding and empathy, talking with children and their parents, using appropriate community resources, and being mindful of legal obligations.

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