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:
- What your role is as a parent during the conference—and what isn’t your job.
- Why preparing ahead of time matters and what to think about before you walk in.
- How to stay calm when something unexpected comes up, especially when a teacher raises a concern.
- Questions to ask to get more information and better understand what your child is experiencing.
- How to turn the conference into a conversation rather than simply receiving a report about your child.
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Dr Courtney Tolinski (PhD, LP, NCSP — licensed clinical and school psychologist ) and her husband Scott make the science and psychology of parenting and human development fun.