Being Trustworthy with Children

"Trust is the foundation of positive relationships and learning.  When children trust you, they feel safe letting you know how they feel and what matters to them."  This is the insight of Amy Dombro, Judy Jablon, and Charlotte Stetson in their book, Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children and Extend their Learning.  They offer a range of strategies for growing trust with children:

• List and respond so children know you care about them.
• Talk with children about their families so that a child feels connected to her family members when they are apart.
• Keep the promises you make so children can depend on you.
• Let children know what to expect so that they feel safe and secure.
• Acknowledge and accept children's emotions so they can learn that it is safe to share their feelings.

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