tHE SIX NINJA TRAITS FOR PARENT COMMUNICATION

  • Zen-Like Calm
  • Impulse Control
  • Preparedness
  • Absence of Fear
  • Mindfulness
  • Focused Energy

  • ZEN-LIKE CALM

    "If you want to speak to a parent rationally, listen to him or her emotionally first." -B.J. Novick

  • IMPULSE CONTROL

    When teachers receive an emotional email from a parent, it is vital to exhibit impulse control.

  • PREPAREDNESS

    Writing pre-emptive positive emails can help make a connection with a student's parents.

  • ABSENCE OF FEAR

    Don't be afraid of open communication and hard conversations.

  • MINDFULNESS

    "All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best." -Brene Brown

  • FOCUSED ENERGY

    At the end of the day, teachers and parents should have the same focused energy - doing what is best for the child.
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