tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post3547608694617148715..comments2023-06-16T05:23:48.444-04:00Comments on CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: Lessons in ParentingDr. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10536975789407601187noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-3645456822441828952009-12-10T21:33:33.090-05:002009-12-10T21:33:33.090-05:00I like that idea about the open house in the lab ,...I like that idea about the open house in the lab ,I may just try that next year Dr. M. That would really set the tone for the parents to see what Cosmetology is really all about !<br /><br />SelinaSELINAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839725439027870767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-54362665338524644782009-12-10T09:30:47.836-05:002009-12-10T09:30:47.836-05:00Thanks for the idea. I think I might try to have ...Thanks for the idea. I think I might try to have a small "tea" party at the beginning of next semester to get to know parents.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06237529202264387750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-29108814445255173822009-12-10T06:57:07.078-05:002009-12-10T06:57:07.078-05:00Hi, Ginger - time really is the bane of teaching, ...Hi, Ginger - time really is the bane of teaching, isn't it? One strategy to help get most parents on your side is to contact them prior to any problems arising, either through open houses in your lab, or through direct phone contact, and let them know all about your program and your expectations. Then again, that takes time, too, but is usually quite effective at creating allies.Dr. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711214087414745465noreply@blogger.com