It is important to recognize how our own attitudes and experiences show up in our work with families. As you and your colleagues reflect on how culture shape your interactions with families, think about the following questions:

• How do staff respond to differences in values they held when growing up and current values?
• Are there differences among staff in values or do all staff have the same or similar values?
• Are staff and families’ values reflected in the program as evidenced by language, photos, and pictures, expectations and rules, family engagement, interactions with children and adults?
• What other values are represented in our program?
• What messages are children receiving while in our program?