{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Phases - A Parenting podcast with Dr Courtney","title":"Parent-Teacher Conferences Without the Panic: What to Ask & How to Respond","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6bfe5928\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1677,"description":"Dr. Courtney Tolinski and her husband, Scott, talk about how to approach parent-teacher conferences with confidence—not panic. From preparing ahead of time to navigating unexpected concerns, we share practical strategies to help parents feel more prepared, calm, and engaged in the conversation. In this episode, we cover:\nWhat your role is as a parent during the conference—and what isn’t your job.\nWhy preparing ahead of time matters and what to think about before you walk in.\nHow to stay calm when something unexpected comes up, especially when a teacher raises a concern.\nQuestions to ask to get more information and better understand what your child is experiencing.\nHow to turn the conference into a conversation rather than simply receiving a report about your child.\nHave a question for us? Leave it here and we may ask it in the next Q&A. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JwgOtlLZu5zWNX31LsQ1rHvkxbTlPEzazaBSlcazEI8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzFj/ZmE3M2IzMTI0OWY4/MGViM2ZjMTE5ZDM1/MTc4Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}