What Teachers Wish Parents Knew

Today Amanda from talks to Heather Brickell, teacher, mom, and author of MySweetSavings.com. Heather is giving us the inside scoop on the things teachers wish parents knew. From communication to reinforcement and expectations. Heather shares her top 10 things teachers wish parents knew with Amanda. Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 3:44 About today's guest, Heather, including her personal life and her blog 5:46 The most vital part of a relationship between parent and teacher 9:06 How students can best approach their classroom struggles 11:03 Best way to react to classroom updates as a parent 12:11 Why reinforcement is important for your child's learning 16:05 A hands-on way to support learning at home 17:57 Why expressing interest in what interests your children matters 22:56 Helping your kids recognize that grades don't define them as a person 24:41 Allowing their independence to come into play 28:27 What teachers want parents to know about cultivating independence 32:27 Why happy parents make happy teachers 34:44 Why you should never talk bad about your child's teacher in front of them 36:52 How small expressions of appreciation can go a long way 38:25 Ideas for starting off the next school year on the right foot 40:45 What can help a teacher understand classroom behaviors and attitudes Read the Rest of Heather's Tips! Want more back to school tips and ideas? Head to our hub for back to school and juggling home and school life year-round. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week. Healthy Family Project Facebook Group Join our Healthy Family Project Facebook group ! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in!

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What Teachers Wish Parents Knew is an episode from Healthy Family Project by Amanda Keefer.

This episode is 43:53 long.

This episode was published on Aug 9, 2023.

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