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Parent Communication can be hard as a New Teacher.

In my first year of teaching, I was so terrified that I was going to upset a parent, that I would shake when I talked to them.

I would dread phone calls and I was constantly worried that someone was going to come in upset.

After several years, however, I have learned the dos and don’ts of Parent Communication. Now, I don’t dread talking to my parents. Actually, I enjoy it.

What’s better is that even my parents are more excited to reach out. And when they do have a problem, they address it as a “let’s work together” attitude.

Now, I am not afraid of communicating with my families and messing up. And that is all thanks to the climate and environment I created for my families.

So if you are a new teacher or just need some practical tips that you can use right now to transform your Parent Communication, then this post is for you.

Today we are going to cover:

Why is Parent Communication so Important for Teachers?
How to Have Positive Parent Communication Right Now.
How to Not Only Calm But Transform Upset Families (In case it does happen)

So grab some coffee, relax, and let’s get started!

Parent-Teacher Conferences can be scary, especially as a new teacher.

As a child, I was always terrified of public speaking. I would shake uncontrollably and I could feel my heart beating rapidly in my chest.

But for some reason, I always felt comfortable around kids.

For adults, however, I have always been terrified!

So you could imagine my horror when I realized that I had to be in charge of the first Parent-Teacher Conferences.

My first Parent-Teacher Conference, I was shaking, stumbling and I had no idea what I was doing.

As time went on, however, I started to gain some tips on how to host Parent-Teacher Conferences like a pro or Veteran Teacher.

That’s why I want to share with you my top tips on how to host Parent-Teacher Conferences in a confident and organized way.

I am going to teach you how to not only have a good Parent-Teacher Conference but how to have your parents leave with a smile.

So let’s get started!

How to Transform Your Parent Communication as a Teacher Right Now

How to Do Parent-Teacher Conferences Like a Pro