{"product_id":"every-teachers-guide-to-working-with-parents-9781412917759","title":"Every Teachers Guide to Working With Parents","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransform teacher-parent relationships into a strategy for children's success!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile most parents strive to support their children with the best parenting practices, both teachers and parents often find themselves struggling to reconcile conflicts that can result in hostility, defensiveness, and communication breakdowns. In addition, negative public constructions of parents perpetuate this dilemma, particularly for those parents who are already marginalized through poverty or language barriers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking from research in three key areas-parent development and skills, social and historical family influences, and parent-school relationships-educator (and parent) Gwen L. Rudney offers teachers:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUseful interpretations of parent beliefs and actions   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompelling insight into what parents expect from teachers   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey ideas that characterize the struggles that parents face while raising children   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical strategies desi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Gives educators strategies to help involve, influence, and become partners with parents.  This book will be an asset to all teachers, especially beginning teachers in training, new teachers, and teachers who mentor other teachers. All teachers can be reminded of the important role we play in a family’s life.”\u003c\/em\u003e   -- Vickie Catalina, Teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Teachers can easily use the strategies to be more effective communicators.  Most importantly, the entire book is discussing a problem that all teachers have. .. We all have unique circumstances, but we all want the best for the students.  How we do this is creating an effective plan that works for each individual child.  This book’s strategies make it seem possible.”\u003c\/em\u003e   -- Cami Sullivan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“As I was reading it, I found things I could use in my next parent conference…The tone and style of the book really appealed to me.  It was a fast read because it was so practical and useful.  I wanted to keep reading to see what good information would come next.\"\u003c\/em\u003e    -- Kathryn McCormick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A practical and valuable tool to teachers and parents.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Monica Haeussler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I will be recommending this book to my principal for staff in-service training…. I think all teachers should read this as a great refresher on working with parents.  I highlighted pieces of information on almost every page.\"\u003c\/em\u003e -- Tony Vincent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Parent user–friendly...not overloaded with professional jargon.”\u003c\/em\u003e   -- Karen Walker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Understanding the Lives of Parents: Why Do They Do Those Things They Do?    Scenario: \"If the Parents Would Just...\"    Demands and Decisions    What Experts Have to Say    Quick Tips on Important Issues    Popular Literature    A Theoretical Look at Parenting Styles    So, What′s the Problem?    What′s a Parent to Do?    Avoid Extremes    Focus on the Target Goals of Parenting    Try Hard...and Keep Trying    The Kids Have a Role    Children Grow and Change    Parents Change and Develop Too    Helping Parents Who Have Special Struggles    Troubled Parents    Parents With Troubled Kids    Parents Love Their Kids    Additional Resources    Books    Web Sites 2. Collaborating With Parents: How Can Teachers Build Relationships That Work?    Scenario: \"Is It Going to Matter?\"    Understanding Complementary Spheres of Knowledge and Influence    What Do Teachers Mean When They Say They Want Support?    What Do Parents Want From Teachers?    What Qualities in a Teacher Are Most Important to Parents?    What Positive and Negative Experiences With Teachers Do Parents Remember?    What Do Parents Do When a Child Dislikes the Teacher?    What Do Parents Do When They Disagree With the Teacher?    Professionalism...in a Personal Way    Working With Parents: Key Strategies for Teachers    Greet Parents With Respect and Interest in Their Children    Solicit and Utilize Parent Questions, Advice, and Comments    Think About Homework    Develop \"We-ness\"    Be Prepared With Interesting, Meaningful Information    Be Honest...and Patient    Be Professional...in a Personal Way    Ask Not What the Parents Can Do for You but What You Can Do for the Parents    Coping With Difficult Parents...or Parents With Difficulties    Sometimes It′s a Difficult Situation    Sometimes It′s the Parent    Sometimes It′s the Student    And Sometimes It′s the Teacher    Conclusion    Additional Resources    Books    Web Sites 3. Advocating for Parents: What Are Powerful Messages We Can Share?    Scenario: \"I Didn′t Know How to Say It\"    Message One: All of Us Have Parents...and Most of Us Become Them    The Problem With Ethnocentrism: Like Me\/Not Like Me Thinking    The Problem With Assumptions    A Gentle Reminder    Message Two: Many Powerful Factors Create Misconceptions About Parenting    Remembering the Past    Media Influences    Habits of Mind    The Real Deal    Message Three: Most Parents Are Good Enough    Children′s Health and Happiness    Time and Attention    Encouraging Learning    When There Are Problems    Message Four: Successful Families Come in Different Shapes and Sizes    Moms and Dads    Single Parents    Stepparents    What the Children Want    Message Five: It Really Does Take a Village to Raise a Child    Members of the Village    What the Village Can Do    Message Six: Schools That Advocate for Families Reap Multiple Rewards    Attitude and Atmosphere    Buildings and Bridges    Communication, Collaboration, and Competence    Parting Words    Additional Resources    Books    Web Sites References Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019814076759,"sku":"9781412917759","price":18.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781412917759.jpg?v=1750781344","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/every-teachers-guide-to-working-with-parents-9781412917759","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}