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Category: Parent communication

How to stay respectful when a parent conversation turns heated

Ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells with a parent? Maybe they storm in. Raise their voice. Question your judgement. Or drop a comment that sticks in your head for days. Other times, they’re less direct, but you still leave the conversation second-guessing every word.

Why parents are more challenging now — and what to do about it

Are parents harder to work with now? It’s not your imagination. The generation of parents you're dealing with today experienced school very differently — and it shows in the way they respond today. In this short video, I unpack why conversations with parents can feel more emotionally charged, and what school leaders can do to stay calm, confident, and clear.

A great way to improve your difficult conversations with parents

I know a lot of you are having difficult conversations with parents. And there seem to be more of these conversations. And they seem to be harder. Do you have a parent who keeps coming in for a range of issues? A tip many find useful is to arrange a regular meeting with […]

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