Parent-Teacher Conference: A teacher-dad on parenting teens

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Parent-Teacher Conference: Practical parenting thoughts from a teacher & dad.
A veteran middle school teacher and father of five shares encouragement, perspective, tips, lessons, as well as mistakes he's seen and made over the…
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Addressing conflict and problems directly with teachers or administrators (Part 5)
Sometimes we have to get involved. Proceeding with care and prudence will maximize the chances of getting a productive outcome. It's not hard, but it…
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Addressing conflict and problems directly with teachers or administrators (Part 4)
Sometimes we have to get involved. Proceeding with care and prudence will maximize the chances of getting a productive outcome. It's not hard, but it…
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"When you have children you become a skinned heart out there in the world." (Episode 6)
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Why kids meltdown when they get home from school sometimes`
It's fairly common, there are good reasons for it, and there are some ways you can address it!
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“A Profound Risk of Harm”: delving into the Surgeon-General's report on social media and teens (Pt. 1)
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My parents refused to intervene. It remains one of their most enduring, precious gifts to me.
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Addressing conflict with schools and teachers: Part 3: Parenting in the parameters and recognizing institutional limitations
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Understanding and troubleshooting friendships with Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore Pt. 2 (Episode 4) Making friends, dealing with social problems…
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Addressing conflict with schools and teachers: Part 2: Arbitrary policies, rules before exceptions, presuming good faith, and stylistic…
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Addressing conflict with schools and teachers: Part 1--Simple ways to pre-empt problems
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Parent-Teacher Conference: A teacher-dad on parenting teens
Parent-Teacher Conference: A teacher-dad on parenting teens
A father of 5 and veteran middle school teacher reflects on what he's learned about teens, discusses mistakes he's made and seen, and shares tips for parenting adolescents.
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