This important book provides easily followed strategies, activities, and suggestions for dealing with the various kinds of problems and challenges many educators face when attempting to communicate and work with some parents. Also included are useful insights to help you understand why some parents may seem particularly challenging to professional educators. The eighty strategies are presented to help work with parents who have:
- Anger and Hostility
- Inconsistent Parenting Styles
- Anxieties
- A Project Blaming Approach
- Emotionally Withdrawn Behavior
- Lack of Follow-Through
- Mental Health Issues
- An Oppositional Disposition
- Reluctance to Own Responsibilities
- Alcohol/Drug Problems
- Memories of Their Own Unsuccessful School Experiences
Author: Jerry Wilde, Ph.D.
Pages: 104