Good communication is the key to success with families.
Be the instigator by calling and writing to your families as much as possible. A good teacher will let the parent feel comfortable with the relationship between the teacher and family by acknowleging that the parent knows more about their child than the teacher does. And any information they can give a teacher to best educate their child is always excepted and utilized in their approach. Thank parents for their interest in their child's education. Invite them to accompany you on a visit or school day with their child.