Communicating with parents can feel overwhelming when you’re a first-year teacher. From tough conversations about grades and student behavior to emails and conferences that pop up out of nowhere, it’s easy to feel anxious and unprepared. In this episode, I am opening up about the struggles I faced as a new teacher when talking to parents and sharing practical tips to ease the anxiety, build confidence, and protect your peace. If you’ve ever felt that wave of imposter syndrome before hitting “send” on a parent email, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and give you tools to make parent communication less stressful.