Have you ever played the telephone game and watched how a simple phrase can become distorted just because one person’s understanding of another person’s words was different than intended? We often think about how our communication among the girls in our clubs can be better, but how is your communication with the parents or guardians of the girls?

At this time of the year, with extra events or activities with the holidays, consider how your communication with parents and guardians can be most effective. Consider when you communicate, how you communicate, and what you communicate.  Keep details simple but include enough details so that everyone knows what to expect.