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What a great book! Have tsay, what a refreshing change tread a book written by someone whtruly understands the subject they are writing about Someone whcan offer practical advice and strategies that can be used by staff working on the front-line This book would be an asset tboth new staff and those whhave many years experience I speak as the latter and any book which makes you question your own practice is welcome - Rosemary Michael, Parental Support Adviser, Luton, UK As a school administrator and teacher, I have learned that parents are our most valuable asset This book provides tremendous lessons thelp school personnel maximize this priceless resource and positively impact the lives of students and families Thank you, Marlyn, for a wealth of ideas and strategies for parents and teachers across the nation! - Lindsey Pollock, Principal Houston Independent School District, TX Discover strategies for positive partnering with all parents - even the difficult ones! This must-have resource helps educators work effectively with all parents, even the most difficult ones, and prevent problems before they happen Maryln Appelbaum offers targeted strategies, solutions, and skills testablish positive and harmonious relationships with all parents, overcome adversity, enhance the home-school connection, and boost student performance How tHandle Hard-to-Handle Parents helps develop specific skills for communicating with all parents, including parents whare difficult, angry, overprotective, or overbearing Packed with sample forms, letters, scenarios, and vignettes, plus techniques for involving families whose first language is not English, this guide helps educators: - Establish relationships with parents of all backgrounds - Recognize, and work with, characteristics of difficult people - Be proactive in getting parents tcooperate and follow through at home - Conduct expert parent conferences - Handle all types of parents, including Know-It-Alls, Blamers, Helicopter Parents, and more Indispensable for teachers, school leaders, counsellors, and all educators, this will become a much-referenced resource for building cooperative parent-teacher relationships that positively impact students academic success
