11 Essential Tips for Strong Parent-Teacher Relationships

Biggest Takeaways This episode kicks off Season 2 of the podcast! We're adding teachers to the mix – because they are fiercely dedicated to teens too. When it comes to parent-teacher relationships, it can seem like there is a wall between the two – but we all have the same goal: to help our teens become the best versions of themselves. Having great parent-teacher relationships will give our teens a much stronger support base. Parents need to keep some things in mind about teachers:  1. They love their students.  2. They have a massive job and limited resources to get to know each student individually – having grace and providing helpful information about your teen is invaluable 3. Encouraging notes are welcome treasured Teachers need to keep some things in mind about parents: 4. Parents love their kids, but they don't always know what they're doing. Have grace with their learning curves. 5. They would love to help you out – invite them into your circle and use the gifts and services they're offering 6. Encouraging notes are welcome treasured These are universal principles for both groups – consider them "rules" or "mantras":  7. You are on the same side!  8. Seek to understand before you are understood. 9. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt – assume the best, not the worst. 10. Something to remember when teens relay events to you: their prefrontal cortexes are not entirely developed – which means you might want to validate their feelings, then carefully gather all the facts before you rush to judgment or (especially) action. 11. A real live conversation beats a text or email every time.   Referenced in this Episode The Ish Girl on Facebook The Ish Girl on Instagram For exclusive content, Sign Up for The Ish Girl's Weekly Email! FREE EBOOK: Be the Grownup They Need