27/01/2026
If you only do one thing this week, make it this. You've just welcomed your new kindy class for 2026 - congratulations on getting through day one! While you're focused on getting to know your new kiddies, I want to emphasise something crucial: the relationships you're building with parents in these first two weeks will set the tone for the entire year.
Right now, parents are a bit anxious. They don't know you well yet. They want their child to settle, they want to connect, and they're actively looking for ways to support their child's success. This is a crucial window that won't last forever. Once everyone gets comfortable and feels things are okay, life gets busy and that openness shifts.
Here's what I've found works brilliantly:
Instead of just brightly greeting your kiddies and parents in the morning, try adding a few simple questions:
How did we go with sleep last night?
How's the morning been - a bit rushed?
Oh dear, did someone refuse to put their shoes on or skip breakfast?
When you gather this information, two things happen. First, parents feel like you're genuinely interested in understanding their child and their morning. Second, you get the context you need to be proactive with that child during the day, rather than reactive.
I've created something to help you with this:
There's a colourful parent checklist (free PDF) that you can print, laminate, and stick on your door. It's a gentle prompt for parents to share the important bits of information that help you better support their child throughout the day.
Grab it through the link in my bio or below 🤓👇
https://www.supadupakids.com/offers/2PkFWUs6/
Give it a try this week and let me know how it goes. And if you've got other great tips for building parent relationships, please share - we can all learn from each other.
Good luck with the rest of your week!
