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Hard conversations are part of ABA practice, whether it is addressing a parent's concerns or coaching a staff member. These moments can feel stressful, yet when handled with empathy and clarity, they can actually build trust and strengthen relationships.In this episode, we share practical ways to approach these discussions with confidence, compassion, and purpose. You will learn why avoiding them often makes problems grow, how soft skills like active listening and humility can shift the tone, and strategies to set boundaries while keeping collaboration strong. We also touch on current research in compassionate ABA and humble behaviorism, showing why these skills are essential for effective practice.What's Inside:Why avoiding tough talks can hurt client progressHow soft skills create better professional connectionsTips for balancing honesty, respect, and confidenceMentioned In This Episode:HowToABA.com/join|How to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram Episode 133: The BST Model – Behavioral Skills Training

Confession time: I've been gatekeeping this conversation with Mandy Farrar because it's that perfect for the start of the school year. Mandy, a high school chemistry and physics teacher, shares her simple yet highly effective system for parent communication, built from her own early struggles and refined into a clear, repeatable process. From starting the year with positive outreach to using email templates and data-driven language for tough conversations, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to make parent communication feel manageable and meaningful!Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode195Resources:Secondary Science Simplified virtual PD courseMandy's Instagram: @chemwithfarrarDownload your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes:Episode 70, It Isn't an Attack on You: Dealing with Difficult Parents with Guest Zach MatsonEpisode 89, Classroom Management in a Post-COVID World with Guest Casey O'HearnEpisode 90, Classroom Management Philosophy for Secondary Science TeachersEpisode 91, My Top 5 Classroom Management Routines and Procedures for High School Science TeachersEpisode 93, Simple Strategies for Classroom Management

In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we welcome Matt Dumouchelle, creator of The Coaches Site's Hockey Factories Series, contributor to The Coaches Site Podcast, and Assistant GM of the Leamington Flyers. Drawing from years of global research into the world's best hockey development programs, Matt unpacks what great programs do differently.Whether you're a coach, parent, or program director, this conversation delivers deep insight on youth development systems, what it means to be aligned as an organization, and why the coach-player-parent triangle is more important than ever.

As the hockey season wraps up, it's time to hit pause—and look back.In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee MJ Elias and Mike Bonelli team up to help young players reflect on their season the right way. Whether you hoisted a championship trophy or just gave it your all every day, there are key lessons waiting to be uncovered—if you take the time to look.Lee and Mike break down a coach-approved reflection process, including:• ✅ How to assess your personal growth beyond stats•

How should coaches, parents, and players truly evaluate a hockey season—especially when it didn't end with a trophy? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee and Mike (with Christie on assignment) take a deep dive into what it really means to have a successful season—and it's not just about the scoreboard.From fostering a positive team culture to navigating tough losses, they share strategies for reflecting on the year with purpose. They also discuss the importance of development, goal-setting, communication, and knowing when it's time for a break from the rink.In this episode, we cover:

In this episode, math educator and author Crystal Frommert joins to share tips for emailing families with some strategies from her book When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling. You'll also hear Crystal's helpful traffic light system for deciding when to email versus call, plus tips for writing clear, positive messages. If you want to strengthen your school-home communication while maintaining professional boundaries, this episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/02/04/tips-for-emailing-families-305/ Sponsored by my quick reference guide Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction: https://amzn.to/42Xzds0 Follow Crystal Frommert on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-frommert/ Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

In this holiday episode of the ECE Classroom, host Susie Beghin addresses pressing questions from early childhood educators about managing challenging behaviors in the classroom, effective parent communication, classroom strategies and team dynamics. The episode covers challenging behavior topics such as aggressive behavior, tantrums, biting, speech difficulties and handling conflict between children. Susie discusses effective communication with parents while emphasizing the importance of empathy, understanding child development, and building trust with both children and parents to create a supportive learning environment and great relationships with parents. In this episode, Susie Beghin addresses key questions related to early childhood classrooms, focusing on managing transitions, the importance of messy play, fostering inclusion, effective team dynamics, addressing educator burnout, and the challenges of opening a daycare. She provides practical strategies and insights for educators to enhance their teaching practices and support their students' development. More information about Susie Beghin is available at www.susiebeghin.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Holiday Episode and Q&A Format 01:00 Strategies for Managing Aggressive Behavior 06:10 Strategies to Deal with a Tantrum 07:11 Strategies for Children who are Biting 11:08 Strategies to Support Children with Speech Difficulties 12:30 Supporting Conflict Between Children 15:05 How to Stop Children from Using Inappropriate Language 17:07 How to Support New Children in the Classroom 19:30 Lingering Parents at Drop-off Time 21:16 Effective Parent Communication 23:29 Managing Transitions in Early Childhood Education 26:33 How to Manage Messy Play 30:03 Fostering Inclusion in the Classroom 31:50 Team Communication and Celebrating our Differences 36:30 Addressing Educator Burnout 39:00 Challenges of Opening a New Daycare Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b⁠⁠⁠⁠ License code: STFPDU3XL7ZR4CHA

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most important aspects of special education: building strong, positive communication with parents. We all know how much of a game-changer it is when families and educators work together as a team to support students with disabilities. That's why we're sharing five practical tips to help you foster trust, ease parent anxieties, and make sure families feel like valued partners in their child's education. From creating consistent communication routines to involving parents in the IEP process and celebrating student wins, we're talking about real strategies to build connections that truly make a difference. Tune in and let's talk about how we can create partnerships that help our students thrive!Resources Mentioned:Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode58

Grab your free Toddler Toolkit now and bring balance back to your toddler classroom. Click the link to download! https://memberships.kartra.com/page/toddlerclassroomtoolkit In this episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we explore how to handle teacher turnover and keep the classroom stable during staffing changes. You'll learn practical tips for effective communication with students and parents, supporting both children and teachers through transitions, and managing stress. Key topics include the effects of turnover, emotional support for kids, and leadership strategies for teachers.

Parenting feels like juggling on steroids! While jugglers balance balls, pins, and even fiery torches, parents are juggling much more — kids, jobs, school activities, aging parents, household chores, bills, and never-ending to-do lists. It's an overwhelming act that leaves us asking: How do we manage it all? And why does it sometimes feel harder than it needs to be? Join Gina and Don as they dive into the daily juggling act of parenthood. Let's tackle the chaos together and discover how to ease the stress of keeping all those balls in the air! #ParentingSupport #JugglingParenthood #StressOfParenting #GinaGrothoff #DonGrothoff #FocusedHealthyFamily

Welcome to the Healthy Teen Life Podcast with your host, Leslie. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the essential skill of listening and how it can significantly improve communication and relationships. Our special guest, Deb Porter, founder of HOLD (Hearing Out Life Drama), shares her expertise in active listening and emotional intelligence. Deb explains the concept of active listening and its importance for both teens and parents. She introduces her CORE framework—Calm, Outcome, Relate, and Empathy—as a structured approach to enhance listening skills. Throughout the episode, Deb provides actionable tips and resources to help listeners implement these strategies in their daily lives. Tune in to learn how to become a better listener, foster positive communication outcomes, and build stronger, more empathetic relationships. Check out the show notes for additional resources and links: Show Notes Today we discuss: 01:44  The Power of Active Listening 06:24  Listening Mistakes to Avoid 11:44   Building Trust Through Listening 13:02  The CORE Framework Explained 29:20  Breaking Negative Listening Patterns 37:37  Practical Tips for Effective Listening   Parents: Grab a copy of my FREE Parent Guide on spotting unhealthy teen eating behaviors and how you can help, click here! Website: leslierosecoaching.com teen/YA coaching. Instagram: @Leslierosecoaching - DM with comments, questions or guest requests. Before you go: Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved about the episode. It helps us reach more parents and teens seeking relevant youth-specific health and wellness information. Spread the love!  

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 Thanks for tuning in to today's episode. We've got an important topic lined up: tips on managing tuition and fees. I know many of you have questions about when and how to address tuition increases with parents. Today, I'll share practical strategies for planning your budget, factoring in various expenses, determining the necessary tuition adjustments, and effectively communicating these changes to parents. We'll also touch on ways to add new revenue streams and ensure your child care center remains financially stable. Plus, I'll give you some pointers on how to handle the fear of losing families due to rate hikes. So grab a notepad, take some notes, and let's dive into making your center financially secure while maintaining high-quality care. Don't forget to check out the show notes for additional resources and rate the podcast if you find these insights helpful. Let's get started! Let's connect:www.thedirectorsclub.netCommunity:Join my FREE Facebook group and connect with other directors and me as we navigate leading a child care center together!  FB Group Child Care Center Owners and DirectorsPODCASTWe have a podcast for your Teacher's!  We take real life skills our teachers need and create podcasts to help them.  Use these to mentor your team, as part of your professional development, AND at your staff meetings! The Early Education Teachers Lounge LISTEN HERESocials:Facebook page, The Director's ClubInstagram, The Director's ClubWORKING WITH NOELLE AND THE DIRECTOR'S CLUB:The ClubDiscover more about The Director's Club, a mastermind group designed for child care center directors who seek support and expert guidance to maintain high-quality early education centers.   LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB HEREThe Teacher's LoungeDo you want to enhance your teachers' confidence in the classroom through a mentoring program tailored to their needs? Look no further than The Teacher's Lounge, a dedicated mentoring department that you've always wanted for your child care center. Don't hesitate, visit us now to learn more HERE   

WARNING - This episode does have some "spicy" humor and language.  Be aware if listening around children and/or small animals. Chris is gone, so Mark and Josh do their best to hold down the fort.  They take a listener email from James about prepping for extreme heat and keeping datacenters cool.  Mark and Josh play a version of Family Feud about the top uses for communication apps.  They also talk about a trending Linkedin post about how K12 IT is viewed by Private Industry IT.  They also talk about Clever's newly released Cyber Blueprint. Finally, they talk about newly published poll on k12 Tech Pro; which one of the three hosts has quit their job.  Yep that's right, one of the three will no longer be employed by their district within the next 30 days. NTP email David dwren@ntp-inc.com ClassLink - check out classlink.com Extreme - email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com

Ever feel like communicating with parents is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube in the dark?

What will matter in 25 years? 50 years? 100 years? That your child forgot to take the trash out or the scars from your yelling at them. Stop the Yelling. This weeks Tues Tips with Gina and Don #talkingtokids #parentingcommunication #howtotalksokidswilllisten #tuesdaytipsforparents

✊ Check out the website for the Empowerment Ecosystem Summit for the schedule, locations, and details on how to register! Parent communication isn't the sexiest part of our jobs, but that doesn't make it any less critical. Natalie is joined by Crystal Frommert, author of “When Calling Parents isn't your Calling,” to discuss strategies to proactively partner with parents and how to assert ourselves when communication crosses into disrespectful territory. Show Notes: Whenever possible, we should lean towards verbal rather than written, digital communication. Many of us are nervous about talking to parents because of bad past experiences and deep fears of being exposed as a fraud. Parent communication in education is NOT customer service; we are professionals, not “yes” people. Strategies for proactive parent communication are meet-the-teacher nights, information nights about special events, or spontaneous positive phone calls home. A great question to ask when talking to parents about something tough is, “What suggestions do you have for me to support your child through this?” As we build our expertise, we can avoid talking about grades with parents altogether by sharing evidence of learning directly.

Welcome to the Director's Club podcast, where we explore ways to strengthen the bonds and connections within your childcare community. In this episode, host Noelle shares important insights on stepping outside the office to connect with parents, employees, and students. Drawing inspiration from her previous corporate experience and a memorable leader's influence, Noelle emphasizes the value of personal engagement and offers practical strategies for childcare center directors to build trust, foster a sense of community, and create a nurturing environment. Join us as we learn from her experiences and explore the significance of genuine connections in childcare leadership. Let's connect:www.thedirectorsclub.netCommunity:Join my FREE Facebook group and connect with other directors and me as we navigate leading a child care center together!  FB Group Child Care Center Owners and DirectorsSocials:Facebook page, The Director's ClubInstagram, The Director's ClubWORKING WITH NOELLE AND THE DIRECTOR'S CLUB:The ClubDiscover more about The Director's Club, a mastermind group designed for child care center directors who seek support and expert guidance to maintain high-quality early education centers.   LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB HEREThe Teacher's LoungeDo you want to enhance your teachers' confidence in the classroom through a mentoring program tailored to their needs? Look no further than The Teacher's Lounge, a dedicated mentoring department that you've always wanted for your child care center. Don't hesitate, visit us now to learn more HERE   

Parents are an important piece of the puzzle to a positive classroom community. Today I'm sharing 5 seasoned teacher tips to help you achieve a smoothly run classroom community made up of happy students and grownups!Episode Highlightspracticing patience and reassurancebeing firm but kindclear boundarieshow to handle FAQswhen to pick up the phoneResources and LinksThe Essential Classroom Community FREE Podcast SeriesBlog Post - Episode 29Let's Connect!Shop ResourcesInstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Love Chocolate? You'll LOVE this resource!Are you an upper elementary teacher looking to find a quality resource that covers the history of chocolate and how chocolate is made? Looking for minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities to teach nonfiction, informational or expository text to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students? You'll love this FUN 3-week unit all about chocolate! The Story of Chocolate Unit starts with an engaging fiction story about a chocolate bear. Students compare characteristics of fiction and nonfiction text before diving into the interesting history of the cocoa bean, how they are harvested and processed, and how they turn into the delicious chocolate treats we know and love! This 3-week unit includes lesson plans, digital slideshows, colorful and real photos, informational passages, vocabulary and comprehension questions, a project, unit assessment, and more.The Story of Chocolate Nonfiction UnitBlack History Month Unit for your Social Studies Curriculum Are you an upper elementary teacher looking to find a quality TEKS- and CCSS-aligned resource that covers important events and figures in black history? Looking for minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities to teach social studies concepts to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students? Look no further! Purchase the Black History Month Unit!

In this episode, the SLPs share their ideas about what has worked, what has not worked, and things they'd like to try to have better (and more frequent) communication with parents. Is it better to send home weekly treatment updates, or get a quick chat in at pick-up or drop-off? How do we make sure parents understand our evaluations? From IEP meetings, to assessments, to intervention updates, this conversation covers a lot of ground! Listen all the way to the end to hear our new segment: “an espresso to go” - a little tip to take with you. Do you have parent communication tips to share with us? Email us at info@coffeetea3slps.com or DM us on IG @coffeetea3slps. Related: check out Episode 6 - IEP Meetings: The Good, The Bad, and The Sweaty. ✨ Check out our merch at ⁠⁠⁠coffeetea3slps.com⁠⁠⁠! ✨

QUICKIE EPISODE this week! I'm sharing tips or “guardrails” that you can implement in your co-parent communication to make it less triggering and more empowering. Here's what I cover: 1) Emotional Regulation Learn how to respond thoughtfully rather than react emotionally. 2) Distinguish Text vs. Email Consciously decide what warrants a text and what should be communicated via email. 3) Timing is Everything Avoid the impulse to immediately read and respond to emails, especially if they trigger strong emotions. 4) Email Acknowledgment Decide whether to acknowledge received emails briefly. 5) Create a Co-Parenting Email Address Consider setting up a separate email address exclusively for co-parenting discussions. Listen in and see how these “guardrails” could help your communication feel a whole lot less stressful. // CONNECT WITH MEG To grab my Fearless Co-parenting resource or to learn about my 1-1 private coaching practice, visit: https://linktr.ee/meggluckmancoaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/welcometotheotherside/message

Join us in this episode as we delve into the topic of teacher-parent boundaries. As educators, it's crucial to establish clear communication and set boundaries with parents for a productive and positive school year. We'll share personal experiences, insights, and actionable strategies to help you build strong relationships with your students' families. Tune in and subscribe to our podcast for more helpful discussions on education.Want to see the show notes?-Click here!Visit the website by Clicking here!First Year Teacher Checklist-Download here!40 Self-care Ideas in 5 Minutes or Less-Get it here!Join the First Year Teacher Support Group by Clicking Here!Send me a DM on Instagram!Follow me on TikTok!Join the Mindset Monday Newsletter!

Join us in this episode as we explore the #1 mistake teachers make in parent communication and discover the powerful strategy to enhance connections. Learn how adopting a "We" mindset can revolutionize your approach to teacher-parent relationships, fostering collaboration and support for student achievement.Want to see the show notes?-Click here!Visit the website by Clicking here!First Year Teacher Checklist-Download here!40 Self-care Ideas in 5 Minutes or Less-Get it here!Join the First Year Teacher Support Group by Clicking Here!Send me a DM on Instagram!Follow me on TikTok!Join the Mindset Monday Newsletter!

On this week's episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Mrs. Sheppard about being proactive with parent communication, and how this proactive approach can build equity and trust with the parents of your students. #NHAmazing

Ray and Bob make a valiant, sometimes misguided, attempt to talk about the underlying issues in communicating with your teen.  We even offer a few strategies for trying to reduce the "heat" in those conversations.  Sorry, parents, it's all on you.

“In all communication, aim first to understand”. This is the first bullet from Leanne Page's Parent Training Checklist. Leanne is a BCBA, parent coach, author, continuing ed provider, and mom of 2. In this episode, she is sharing some impactful points on this step to step guide for Compassionate Parent Training.Did you know that a study showed just 40 seconds of compassion from a doctor drastically improved patient outcomes? Oftentimes communications with parents can occur only when problems arise or to update goals and IEPS but Parent Training is actually a monthly service usually covered by insurance. Not only can this provide better client outcomes but it can impact and support the whole family. Leanne uses thoughtful and clever tips in this checklist to dance the fine line of communication, covering goals and meeting them where they are at. Find yourself having trouble getting through a conversation with a parent. Use a pause wisely and remember, WAIT - Why Am I Talking? This gives you both a chance to reset.With Parenting with ABA, Leannae offers membership and CEUs through monthly training and book studies covering empathy, compassion, and other trauma information resources based on ABA research. You can find out more about her and Compassionate Parent Training through her website! #autism #speechtherapy What's Inside:What is Compassionate Parent Training?How can monthly parent training impact families?A Parent Training Checklist to help providers.Information on Parenting with ABA: Training, Studies, and CEUs.Relating a variety of empathy, compassion, and trauma-informed resources to ABA research.Mentioned In This Episode:Parenting with ABA ABA Speech: Learn About Current ASHA and ACE CEUs

Co-Parent Communication: Mom vs. Dad – Episode 229 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. Communication with your co-parent is a struggle for many people after a divorce or break up. Not only do we come at things differently as a mother or father, but we also must consider how the Court views our communication. In this episode, we'll share the top mistakes people make and how you can modify your communication to have peace with your co-parent and gain credibility with the Court. For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!

We are BACK with SEASON 3 of the Hot Mess Teacher Express podcast and we have a very special surprise for you... the show is adding a dear friend and hilarious comedian, Mr. Vinny Thomas (@MrThomasEnglish)! AND we've added all new segments this season, including: Hot Takes: where we talk about hot topics in education and teacher life US vs. UK: where we'll compare (and bicker) differences between teaching in the UK vs. US Grinds Our Gears: when you get to hear us (well, mostly Vinny) vent about the things that really make our skin crawl! Underdogs in Education: where we shine the spotlight on all the different pieces of the education puzzle that don't get enough recognition for what they do every day! In this episode, we dive into the hot take of whether or not teachers should use their students in social media content, and the perils of teachers having their school email on their phones. We compare how teachers handle parent communication in the UK vs. US. And get ready to laugh as Vinny gets strangely worked up by people who "woo" at fireworks. Finally, we shine a spotlight on parents who are also teachers, and why they deserve all the praise (and bottomless margaritas) in the world! All aboard the Hot Mess Teacher Express! Choo! Choo! Watch the full episodes on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook! Support the show and get some MERCH!Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hotmessteacherexpressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, I bring on Elizabeth Hepler. Not only does she rock her job as an SLP but she rocks being a mom of 4 to her neurodiverse family. Elizabeth brings her unique perspective to the conversation of effective parent communication. We chat lessons learned, speech homework, recommending evals for other specialists, and so much more. Connect with Elizabeth of Ausome SpeechInstagramAbout the host: Erin Larsen, M.S., CCC-SLPOwner of Speech Tea, LLC and founder of The Speech Therapy ToolboxWant to connect with Erin further?Instagram Facebook

If you've ever had trouble getting your kids to do the work, you might have heard the phrase, "Kids will do what they're told." We don't believe that. In this episode of our podcast, we talk to Cameron Smith, co-founder, and CEO of Bennett Day School. He said that BDS has taken a project-based approach to education, which has proven effective for many kids. This is in contrast to the conventional way of thinking, which suppresses children's curiosity. He believed that children have a purpose in life and are important community members. He stated that children must recognize the reasons behind their actions. #SchoolSuccess #SchoolSuccessMakers -- Every week on The School Success Podcast, digital marketing agency owner Mitchell Slater interviews school leaders and game-changers in the education sector. Never miss an episode and follow The School Success Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you enjoy podcasts. This podcast is powered by Slater Strategies, a marketing agency committed to helping schools grow their enrollment and connect better with the families in their communities. Find out more at https://schoolsuccessmakers.com. Highlights of the Episode [01:28] I'm the co-founder of Bennett Day School [02:22] its great trail called the 6 0 6 [03:07] McDonald's worldwide headquarters. [03:43] I do love Chicago sports as well [07:05] teachers and students is you know what's most important. [08:54] we have families that are sometimes very surprised [10:32] you're able to grow to 600 before [12:11] you see students and teachers collaborating [14:12] S A T A C T and Outscoring National averages [15:53] I discovered the Regio Amelia approach [17:27] We provide a digital portfolio of our children's work [19:50] underserved communities and students [21:48] So they were laser cutting and 3D printing [23:28] John Dewey credited with being the parent of progressive education [25:58] like a three year old is squeezing an orange [28:05] We had three FBI officers coming to school [30:42] 40,000 applicants and 8,000 YouTube Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/iirNdvS-JBM

On this week's episode of The Teacher's Lounge, we talk with Mrs. Sheppard about being proactive with parent communication, and how this proactive approach can build equity and trust with the parents of your students. #NHAmazing 

There comes that day, somewhere after the honeymoon phase is over when your students start to settle in and push their boundaries. You've tried to get them back on track, but it's not working. It's time to call in the calvary. It's time to make the phone call or send the email you've been dreading. It's time to contact the parent. In today's episode we will talk about why parent communication is so important to your success and tips in how to manage it. Don't forget, if you are interested in learning more about the New Teacher Success Network membership, visit newtsn.com. I would be honored if you would subscribe and leave a review. You can find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EmilyMuccianti If you have suggestions to share with Emily, email readingdiva06@gmail.com

"I try not to be reactionary and the pivoting should be based off data, not off of random ideas from across the staff, not that those aren't valuable… So, I do think there is an important difference between data driven decision making and having very reactionary decision making." - Anna Murphy   While working at the Boys & Girls Club, Anna Murphy managed to land a marketing internship at an edtech company. She knew nothing about marketing, but she knew how to learn, so she set about studying every aspect of it. It didn't take long for Anna to realize that edtech was a decade or two behind every other industry. And it isn't because edtech buyers were different. It's because companies were complacent. Anna had a hypothesis: if you created great marketing programs, edtech brands could scale unlike ever before. So she set out to prove almost every edtech CEO out there wrong. And guess what: it's working. While she can't give away every secret, her favorite is quite simple, yet so underrated: hire teachers, y'all. In this interview, Anna Murphy discusses her experiences as a previous educator and how that shaped her journey into edtech and bloomed into a love for marketing.   Website: https://www.whyliveschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveschool/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lillian-murphy/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getliveschool/

"I try not to be reactionary and the pivoting should be based off data, not off of random ideas from across the staff, not that those aren't valuable… So, I do think there is an important difference between data driven decision making and having very reactionary decision making." - Anna Murphy   While working at the Boys & Girls Club, Anna Murphy managed to land a marketing internship at an edtech company. She knew nothing about marketing, but she knew how to learn, so she set about studying every aspect of it. It didn't take long for Anna to realize that edtech was a decade or two behind every other industry. And it isn't because edtech buyers were different. It's because companies were complacent. Anna had a hypothesis: if you created great marketing programs, edtech brands could scale unlike ever before. So she set out to prove almost every edtech CEO out there wrong. And guess what: it's working. While she can't give away every secret, her favorite is quite simple, yet so underrated: hire teachers, y'all. In this interview, Anna Murphy discusses her experiences as a previous educator and how that shaped her journey into edtech and bloomed into a love for marketing.   Website: https://www.whyliveschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveschool/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lillian-murphy/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getliveschool/

Welcome to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! We are a show all about helping teachers learn to love their careers again. Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, this show is for you. Each week, we discuss a topic that will help you become the best version of yourself. Our four pillars are: Mind, Body, Growth, and Teaching Practice. We believe teaching is the best job in the world, you CAN have life balance, you can find joy, you can be healthy and happy, and you make a difference everyday in the lives of your students. If you are a teacher, administrator, or paraprofessional, dive into our latest episode and enjoy! :)We would LOVE to coach you this school year if you need help hitting those goals and creating a healthier, happier version of YOU. We offer a free video chat to hear where you are at, and 1:1 coaching programs starting at just $199. Contact us on Twitter, Instagram, or via email for more information.Please leave us a review so more people like you can find us. :)Connect with us!Instagram: @tlceducatorsTwitter: @tlceducatorsWebsite: www.teachleadcoach.comDM us any questions or comments you have! You can also email us at: teachleadcoach.info@gmail.comThank you and “see you” next time!Taylor & Chad

Well, all that hot fun in the summertime that sly and the family stone sang about so long ago is coming to an end as the fall is upon us and we are getting back into the swing of things with our youth ministry schedules. The big question we're asking you today is this: What are you doing with parents? We've put together a roundtable of youth workers who talk about the importance of ministry to parents along with a host of parent ministry ideas and strategy, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

In this episode, I chat with Shelly Sanchez Terrell to discuss tips and tricks to help you communicate with parents. If you need to call or email a parent regarding something positive or negative, we've got a strategy for you!. Our conversation was recorded at Bakery Lorraine in the historic Pearl of San Antonio. Thank you Jen, for allowing us to record at Bakery Lorraine! And what dessert is best to eat while chatting parent communication? You guessed it. Fruit tarts! It's  great conversation and dessert with an even better guest. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg About Shelly Sanchez Terrell Shelly Sanchez Terrell is an award winning digital innovator, international speaker, and author of various education technology books. She has trained teachers in over 20 countries as a guest expert, consultant, and ambassador for the U.S. Embassy. She was named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women and received a Bammy Award as the founder of #Edchat. She has been recognized by several entities as a leader in the movement of teacher driven professional development as the founder and organizer of various online conferences, Twitter chats, and webinars. She is currently a teacher in Texas and is the author of TeacherRebootcamp.com, Hacking Digital Learning with Edtech Missions, and The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers.  Connect With Shelly Sanchez Terrell Shelly's Website: https://www.shellyterrell.com/ Shelly's Blog: http://teacherrebootcamp.com/ Shelly's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShellTerrell Shelly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyterrell Shelly's Books On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shelly-Sanchez-Terrell/e/B00L2Q8CV0?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1658877742&sr=8-1

      Laura Lyles Reagan is a parent/ teen communication coach and family sociologist with more than 30 years of experience in practical youth development. She holds a Masters in Sociology specializing in communication dynamics. She is a former instructor in Community Sociology and the Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.      Laura's youth development career spans service in Mexico City as a youth substance abuse counselor to nonprofit management in Texas. She conducts workshops on hot topics such as family communication, substance abuse and recovery, bullying prevention and teen suicide prevention in English and Spanish.      Her award-winning, best-selling debut book, How to Raise Respectful Parents: Better Teen and Parent Communication is published by Moonshine Cove Publishing, SC. Most recently, it was awarded the 2020 Best Book Award for Parenting and Family. It has been translated to Spanish, Como Criar Padres Respetuosos. Her most recent release is self-published, The Quick Start Guide to Grant Writing for Authors, Coaches, and Social Artists. It hit #1 New Release on Amazon.      She is a frequent radio and podcast guest and can be interviewed in English or Spanish. She has published over 100 articles in regional parenting magazines throughout the United States and Canada. Most importantly Laura is the mother of two young adult daughters and a proud grandmother.  She loves to recount their adventures and read to her grandson.*Learn more about Laura and communication on her website: https://lauralreagan.comAbout Sarah K. RamseyJoin Sarah's  FREE Facebook Group “Finding Love & Success After A Toxic Relationship” Before trying Sarah K Ramsey's programs her clients were super embarrassed because on the outside these women appeared to have it all.  However, these women had a secret...they still felt mentally chained down by their toxic partner or parent.Most women think talk therapy is the only way to heal!  Unfortunately, these women waste years trying to figure out how codependency works or rehashing their past in an office week after week trying to pick apart their childhoods.  But, Sarah's clients aren't “most people.”  They know overachievers aren't just looking to talk about their problem, they are looking for an action plan to SOLVE their problems!Check out this FREE Presentation where Sarah reveals how she does it!Check out what others have said about Sarah

I talk about 3 different communication styles that parents may use, the pros and cons to each of these styles in language learning for children, and how to tweak your communication to help increase language learning. I mentioned this book at the end of the podcast. It covers research related to how children learn language best and how parents can use their language to help with building better communication skills. Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain: Suskind, Dana: 9780525954873: Amazon.com: Books

Effective communication has been a concern for school districts for many decades. It is compounded by today's communication tools such as texting, email, voicemail and Zoom. Educators are asking how often to communicate, how can we be empathetic in our messages, and how do we ensure our messages are seen. LinkedUp Podcast guests Miriam Altman-Reyes and Eric Daniels of Kinvolved help listeners find the communication balance needed for powerful education. About our guests: Miriam started her career in education as an NYC DOE high school educator. Her front-line experiences working with students and families in the classroom inspired her to co-found Kinvolved, a certified Benefit Corporation elevating equitable K-12 student and family engagement in school. As Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Miriam's responsibilities include overall strategic development and execution, fundraising, revenue generation, growth, impact, board management, and more. Miriam is a Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation entrepreneur, a two-time Fellow at Columbia University, an Education Pioneers and Teach For America alumna, and has been named as an NYU Changemaker, a Top 100 Influencer in EdTech, and on Forbes' list of 30 Under 30. She earned an MPA from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU, where she has also taught, an MA, Ed. from Lehman College, and a BA with Honors from Brown University, where she has been a Women's LaunchPad Mentor since 2014. Eric -With nearly a decade of experience in ed-tech, Eric is responsible for developing new District Partnerships. As a father of 2 children in the public school system, and having served as a member of the Nutley School District's pandemic task force, Eric knows how important attendance is. He also understands the trouble that comes as a result of chronic absenteeism, for the student, family, and school. Before joining Kinvolved last year, Eric served as Director of Sales Operations for The RTM Business Group for nearly 7 years. While there, he built a tremendous network of solution providers and senior level District Leaders, helping them connect and develop meaningful partnerships. When not at work, Eric enjoys spending time with his family (Wife Jennie, 13 year old daughter, 10 year old son, and a Chocolate Lab), He also enjoys most sports (watching & Playing), has a large sports card & Memorabilia collection, and hosts a channel on YouTube focused on Card Collecting (Called "Searching for Hits w/Eric")

Welcome back to the Sustainable Teacher, I hope your week so far is going as smoothly as possible, and that you have found this episode at just the right time, whenever that time might be for you.  This episode will be a conversation about EdTech, but more so on the technology that is teacher-facing, and less student-facing.   Oftentimes in conversation and professional development involving educational technology, the focus is on student-facing technology and what newest tool can be used to have impact in your lessons.  Although It's not bad that this is the main focus, it's not the only way that technology can benefit a teacher and a classroom.  So in this episode we'll be talking about teacher tech and how to leverage technology to make a part of your day more sustainable, and the part of your day we'll focus on in this episode is parent communication. Sure, technology, in most areas, is great.  It improves efficiency and even sustainability, but only if those are our intentions and goals in using the technology.  And using tech in those ways is often overshadowed by the “cool factor” - using technology just because it will wow our students.  So this episode, and the following two episodes, will be focused on what I call Teacher Tech - that is, how teachers can be using technology to streamline aspects of what they do or retune parts of their day or workload to be more efficient, for a three-part series on this topic.  Today we'll focus on, like I said, parent communication, next week we'll get into the specifics of digital planning (that's right, no more paper lesson plan books), and finally your calendar and project management system (that's a new one that I'm particularly excited about). So if any of these topics sound like something you want to tune into and learn more about, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and find our full length show notes on our website that's linked when you scroll down where you're listening.  Likewise, if you know a teacher-friend or two that would benefit from or find some interest in this Teacher-Tech series, find and click the share button where you're listening and send it their way, or take a screenshot and post it on social media tagging @teachonamission so your followers can find the podcast as well. Here we go for part one of our series on Teacher-Tech, Parent Communication. SUSTAINABLE TEACHER SHOW NOTES: https://www.teachonamission.com/blog/teacher-tech-series-part-one-parent-communication  SUSTAINABLE TEACHER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainableteacher FLIPPED CLASSROOM WEBINAR: https://www.teachonamission.com/flippingwebinar 

How are you utilizing effective communication with parents? Parents, how are you effectively communicating with the educators in your child's life? Ria Reive from HiMama is a former early childhood educator. She shares actionable tips to improve communication with parents and teachers. As well as the overall benefit from effective communication in a school setting. You may not see how impactful parent engagement can be in the day-to-day, but down the road, there is going to be an immense benefit when both the parent and the educator have the knowledge on both sides.What are Ria's three big strategies for effective parent communication? It all starts with being yourself because you are starting the map of engagement from the get-go.Continue to be a source of knowledge for the parent. Be that stepping stone when a parent is ready for help, they may not be accepted right away, but if you continue to be that source, you may be surprised by what they are taking in. Seek professional development on communicating with parents, take the time to invest in yourself, and you will find those interactions and engagement are a lot more successful.So what kind of daily information are you providing parents on a day-to-day basis? For Ria in the classroom working with younger kids, that's going to be feeding, naps, diaper changes, etc., and then kind of how their day went, did it go amazing, or maybe they had a rough day and some of that daily info can clue in on that. So when she was in the classroom, that was translated via paper. However, we talk a lot about how parents do not need one more piece of paper, and that's where HiMama comes in. HiMama provides a digital piece of communication for efficient, direct, dissemination of information between teachers and parents.What happens when there may be a problem or disagreement? Ria and I talk about the benefits of creating an action plan. Decide how you're going to handle problems with parents and remain professional and supportive. Remember, there is a time and place,  during drop-off at the classroom door, probably isn't it. It takes a team to educate and support students with autism, and all students. Parent engagement and communication from both sides is a skill really integral to the success of the child at hand.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:The importance of effective communication with parents and teachers.Actionable tips for educators to improve communication.What kind of information should be communicated between parents and teachers?How to handle tough conversations.What is HiMama and how could it help your education communication?Mentioned In This Episode:HiMama - The Best Childcare App for Daycare CentersABA Speech: Home 

Let's talk about one of the most important aspect of our jobs - communicating with parents.  This can make or break you as a coach.  This can be challenging for even the most experienced coaches.  This episode will touch on some ideas.  After the episode, lets meet back in our Facebook Group - Hoops Coaching A to Z Podcast, for more discussion.  

Let's talk about the importance of parent communication. In my years of teaching, parent communication has always been something I strive to get better at. Is that something that you would consider yourself good at? What are some ways you keep parents informed during the school year, especially now through covid? I'm thrilled to welcome our guest Ria Simon!Ria Simon is the Community Ambassador at HiMama. Prior to starting at HiMama, Ria was a Registered Early Childhood Educator and worked 7 years in the classroom. She taught all ages but mainly preschoolers. Ria lives in Toronto with her husband. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her niece and nephew and being on the water. What we cover:Why parents communication is an important subject to coverHow covid changed the way we communicate with parentsDifferent styles of communication that are effectiveTips to getting better at communicationFind HiMama at:https://www.instagram.com/himamaapp/www.himama.comSubscribe, Review, Rate, Comment, Do it ALL. See you next week for another episode of Shaping Little Minds Podcast!

All educators are tasked with communicating with parents at one point or another. Being in sync with your workflow and knowing the appropriate reasons for contacting parents helps the effectiveness of helping foster a child's development.   Often, we only contact parents if there is some sort of behavior problem and only if it is necessary. However, studies show that conveying “good news” to parents is just as important. Consequently, teachers cannot rely on parents contacting them. The benefits of regular communication will pay off ten-fold when we, as educators, take the extra time to keep parents involved and informed.   Like what you hear? Take a moment to support the show! SUPPORT HERE Show Notes

A problem hidden is a ticking time bomb! A problem shared is a problem solved. In this episode, We are going to talk all about quality parent communications and how that is the key to the success of your businessIt is essential that our team members fully understand that we need to work in a positive way with our parents for the benefit of the children we serve and the success of our business, in addition to their ability to receive a paycheck. It is our job to make parents feel welcome and involved in our programs.  And that providing a high quality experience for the child is the expectation of both the parent and the child. Relationship building with parents is the job of every team member in your school. This connection forms the foundation of mutually trusting relationships. We will discuss great examples of ideas to help you find as many ways as possible to establish, maintain, and encourage a strong relationship with your families like:Building trust before a family and their student even begins.Taking the time to understand the parents expectations and the child's unique characteristicsThe importance of professional team members and teachers. Finding ways to involve parents in your programs and school will allow parents to see firsthand the quality and how professional your team is.Maintaining a high level of professionalism in our communication with families is mandatory to ensure the success of your business.Establishing a parent communication strategy with your team will  help to ensure the situation is handled properly. A great tool to use when dealing with an upset parent is a process called LAYER Parent Communication. We will go over the following process that may help you resolve a parent's concern when handled in a professional manner. Teaching your team this process will help ensure things can be handled by anyone.Listen to the parent.Acknowledge the parents concern.You're…. repeat back what you hear.Earn their Trust demonstrate that you are on their side.Resolution discuss a possible solution together. Making certain that you provide quality experiences for your children all day everyday gives your families peace of mind and trust in your team.  You will leave parents feeling confident about their decision for choosing you!  We have created an example conversation of how this process would be used. Be sure to check them out on the podcast page of our Peake Creative website. We hope that this episode brought you some new ideas and reminders about how important parent communication and building family relationships is to the success of your early childhood business. A little time and effort in building these relationships will have a bigger payoff in the end.  You will be spending less time having to handle upset parents and can spend more time doing the things you truly enjoy. Focusing on the things that really matter, your top priorities, your key relationships, your most important projects, all the things that will bring you more joy and your business more success. Take care and have a great week!

“Hours!” she said. “I spent HOURS on my Sunday afternoon grading just late work alone, and then you want to know what I had to do the rest of the week?” I could almost guess what it was, “call parents” she said, exacerbated. My teacher friend went on to explain how as it was the end of the quarter and grades were due soon, it was that time of the year that comes around four times per year to communicate to parents whose child is near or actually failing a course. I squinted and turned my head to the side to lessen the blow of her answer as I asked, “how long did it take to contact parents?” Three days after school, she said, until well past 5pm. And I never got to them all. We've all been there. We've all been in a place where something in our teaching lives is taking up way more hours than we want it to, or than is healthy. Whether that's because we're new at it and haven't developed the processes to make it a quick process, or we just straight up don't like doing it. Either way, it's not helping you continue to love your job. In this episode we'll be talking about all things parent communication, and we are going to get very practical and even take you step by step through a particular system that I think will help you get a handle on it a bit more. Now, those steps may seem a bit much listening to it on a podcast, so I would encourage you to take notes if you're able to, but if you're driving or on your run and can't - no worries… be sure to catch the show notes where it's all laid out for you with pictures and everything at the link in our show notes where you're listening. Here we go. SUSTAINABLE TEACHER SHOW NOTES: https://www.teachonamission.com/blog/parent-communication-systems SUSTAINABLE TEACHER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainableteacher   SUSTAINABLE TEACHER CHALLENGE: https://www.teachonamission.com/sustainableteacherchallenge

School is what we would typically rely on as a constant, we looked to our classroom for stability. Parents and students looked to the school, the teachers, and the classroom as a support, a constant. More now than ever, we need to establish strong lines of communication. It is important to find a way to communicate with our families that establishes and maintains trust. In this episode we dive into that 3-2-1 all about establishing and maintaining communication with the families of our students. We start with the 3 moves we plan to make as we establish strong lines of communication, the 2 common challenges (and possible solutions), and finally our one wonder! Like what you hear in today's episode? Check out www.differentiationdive.com for more ideas and of course, freebies!