Communicating with parents can be tricky, especially when it comes to giving them advice!
There's a fine line between "helping" and "making them feel inadequate."
So how do we help parents help their children?
We know that parents aren't experts, but we know they are experts about their own children!
Plus, we know they love those children unconditionally, and would do anything to help them!
When giving suggestions, it's important that one doesn't put them on the defense. I prefer to use phrases like "experts say," or "recent research shows."
Another idea? Pass the buck!
Have someone else give them the advice!
That's just what I've been working on: brochures to help parents help their children be successful!
My first issue is the back to school edition, and it's free!
Check it out here: Parent Communication Brochures - Back to School Edition
It comes with ideas and suggestions for use, and can be printed in color or in black and white.
Printing in black and white on colored paper is awesome!
It might be a good idea NOT to send this home the first week of school when parents are overwhelmed with paperwork. It will be more likely to be noticed the second week of school!
I'd love to see what you think of these brochures... I'm working on the next edition and I'd love to hear your ideas!
These brochures are in a bundle, available here: Parent Communication: Monthly Brochures for the Whole Year!
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