One of the biggest parts of our job, and sometimes one of the most difficult parts of our job, is talking to parents.  Parent communication can be stressful.  Usually, when parents contact us, it is not for something positive.  They usually contact us when they are upset or confused about something.  We must maintain a strong home/school relationships because this will significantly benefit the student.  It is important that, to the best of our abilities, home and school are on the same page.  When you’re dealing with parents, try some of the following tips: They just want to be heard Sometimes parents, or people in general, often just need to…