• Establishes why reciprocal family partnerships are essential within the contexts of child development theories, developmentally appropriate practice, and anti-bias education 
• Analyzes the important role that using a strengths-based approach plays in successfully building long-lasting relationships and partnerships 
• Provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and administrators examine and improve their practices for partnering with families 
• Uplifts the authentic feelings and words of a diverse breadth of families 

 Families have voices that are waiting to be heard—it’s time to listen.