One of the most common questions we are asked is: What type of camera do I need to buy to record video for our parenting assessments? Using video when working with families is increasingly common, especially valuable with hard-to-reach parents, and can be fun for families and service providers alike. Video is one way to enhance family engagement and self-reflection, giving parents the opportunity to see their interactions with their children through a different lens. You may want to film a birthday celebration, a graduation, a parent-child play group, a parenting assessment, a home visit, or a parent coaching session. As we discussed in a previous blog, video is also a wonderful way to create a family journal. Whatever the reason, the video will only be valuable for you and for sharing with the family if you can see and hear it clearly.
