The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne #80: How To Have a Difficult Conversation With a Teacher That Works – Pt 2 In The Meeting
Mar 10, 2020
Practical ways to open a tense meeting with warmth and gratitude. How to frame your hopes and ask permission to share them. Using a child’s drawing to humanize the conversation. Techniques for listening without defensiveness and inviting the teacher’s perspective. Collaborative brainstorming that builds on the child’s strengths and setting brief follow-ups to keep momentum.
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Begin With Gratitude And A Hope
- Start difficult meetings by stating a small gratitude to set a warmer tone.
- Then ask permission to state your hope for the meeting so it stays forward-focused.
Bring A Small Artifact
- Bring a small artifact from your child (a drawing, shell) to humanize and warm the meeting.
- Place it where everyone can see and briefly explain why it reminds you of your child.
Listen To Perspectives Before Defending
- Ask the teacher for their perspective on what's going well and what's challenging, and then listen without defending.
- After listening, share what's going well and challenging at home to foster mutual understanding.
