Synopses & Reviews
Be it "Pinocchio's Mom," who thinks her child never lies, the "Caped Crusader," who will stop at nothing to have a book eliminated from the curriculum, or the "Helicopter Mom," who hovers and swoops in to protect her child from disappointment, this humorous handbook helps educators deal with impossible parents. Each chapter features a hilarious caricature that illuminates common parent anxieties followed by specific, practical methods for addressing the problem. Easily implemented advice on face-to-face confrontations helps teachers approach each conflict with the confidence to get their point across and the composure to keep their professional principles intact.
Synopsis
Practical advice for teachers is presented with a sense of humor. The stress of dealing with difficult parents remains one of the top reasons teachers cite for leaving the ranks, according to the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy. How to Handle Difficult Parents helps teachers learn how to cope more effectively.
Learn how to handle parents like these:
- Helicopter Mom, who hovers constantly, ready to whisk away any problem or inconvenience that might befall her child;
- The Intimidator, who wants what he wants and wants it now; and
- Pinocchio's Mom, who believes that her child, unlike every other child in the universe, never ever tells a lie of any kind.
You will also find out more about the Caped Crusader, Ms. "Quit Picking on My Kid," the Stealth Zapper, the Uncivil Libertarian, No Show's Dad, and the Competitor.
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"Dispenses practical advice on resolving parent-teacher conflicts with a light-hearted but informed tone...A good selection for new teachers especially."
Education Week"A handy guide with a sense of humor that'll keep the parent woes at bay."
Edutopia"An eminently readable, funny, practical book on how to deal with parents." John Rosemond, syndicated newspaper columnist and author,
John Rosemond's NEW Parent Power"If you're a teacher who develops a nervous tic ahead of parent-teacher conferences, this could be the book for you." Hoover Institution, Stanford University