RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION

                             RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION    

“Human relationships, and the effects of relationships, are the building blocks of healthy development” (Shonkoff & Phillips, 2000, p.4)

Relationship and partnerships are very important to me because I have come to realize you need one another to build solid foundation. Meaning tradition, morals, goals, and a greater outcome when partnerships work together, really who don’t want help. As a child growing up my mother had help with raising us from her sisters, sister-laws, and my grandmother. I can remember the family gathers, and all the wonderful smells during the holidays around my home. So when I was married we made vows to always communicate to one another, and deal with life problems together as a couple, and family. I and my husband partnered with our children teachers to support our children as they develop. We also partnered with our local church in the neighborhood center to be a committed family, and support the activity for youth. It was not always easy raising four teens at the same time, but because of the relationship with our children we made it through and we have four wonderful adult children. Due to the partnership I and my husband have, and the knowledge I have gain as an Early Childhood Professional, I have use my skills to support my children during their early years. As a family involve with their children, teacher, pastor, and other family members it has made a difference in our lives and our children lives.

“The family seems to be the most effective and economical system for fostering and sustaining the child’s development. Without family involvement, intervention is likely to be unsuccessful, and what few effects are achieved are likely to disappear once the intervention is discontinued.” (Bronfenbrenner, U. 1974)

I can truly say my parents, family, teachers, and managers who has made an impression on me, and that’s why I continue to build new relationship, which often turn into great lasting partnerships. Would you like some help developing a lasting relationship?

References

Weiss, H., Caspe, M., & Lopez, M. (2006). Family involvement makes a difference. Retrieved from http://www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/family-involvement-in-early-childhood-education

Halgunseth, L., Peterson, A., Stark, D., & Moodie, S. (2009). Family engagement, diverse families, and early childhood education programs: An integrated review of the literature. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/research/FamEngage.pdf