Pioneering expert Carol Klass was first to develop a home visiting primer readers could trust�and now she's
updated her classic Home Visitor's Guidebook for the next generation of practitioners. The ultimate professional
development resource for early interventionists, social workers, therapists, and other home visitors, this research-based
guidebook is enhanced throughout with up-to-date references and new material on today's hot topics.
Readers will learn the basics of effective home visiting: building trust with families, communicating effectively,
maintaining boundaries, working with families experiencing risk factors, and integrating professional beliefs with
families' cultural beliefs. Then, with the in-depth child development information and practical guidelines, home
visitors will help parents
encourage children's healthy social and emotional development
provide developmentally appropriate guidance and discipline
enhance children's communication and language skills
use play to promote learning and development
strengthen family connections through everyday rituals and celebrations
foster positive sibling relationships
Throughout the book, veteran home visitors model skillful and positive interactions with families, reflect candidly
on their successes and challenges, and give readers invaluable advice on creating a support network and learning
new strategies through professional development.
With this must-have guidebook from the voice of experience on effective home visiting, professionals will get parents
engaged and actively involved in their child's development�and approach their important work with renewed passion
and creativity.