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Hi All,

I am a beginning teacher - this is my third year.

Everytime I have a major issue with a student or parent, my heart starts racing, my palms get sweaty, and my face gets flush. It's not out of anger. I don't know the reason.

This is especially bad when I have to deal with a parent. I am not looking forward to the Monday after Spring Break because a parent, who's not happy, is coming in to conference with the principal and me. Her child, who of course does no wrong, is going to ISS.

Prior to this year, I ran after school, which helped some. However, I'm 7 months pregnant and have had some issues with the pregnancy, so I can't workout.

Any advice on dealing with this would be greatly appreciated!!

TIA,

BethAnn
Krista C. BethAnn, The feelings that you are having are not abnormal. As a former Asst. Principal, I have seen my share of upset parents, too. I would recommend that you greet the parent with a hand shake and a smile; be confident.

Sometimes parents just want to be heard, so it is ok to give them that opportunity. Let the parent voice his/her opini...See More
Mar 15, 2010
it's not a stupid question at all! I am a beginning teacher - this is my third year. > > Everytime I have a major issue with a student or parent, my > heart starts racing, my palms get sweaty, and my face gets > flush. It's not out of anger. I don't know the reason.

It sounds like you're incredibly nervous, not really classically stressed by these major moments ...See More
Mar 15, 2010
BethAnn Thanks to both of you for your input - I really appreciate your time.

I think a lot of it is nerves. Being just my third year, I don't think I have a ton of confidence in the parent area yet. I am worried about saying the wrong thing or something like that.

I am really lucky that my principal tends to take the lead whenever it's a...See More
Mar 15, 2010
Leah Hi BethAnn, Being pregnant doesn't make life easier, but more difficult! How unfair to schedule the conference after a break. YOU NEED TO RELAX DURING YOUR BREAK!

I'm glad to hear that your principal is supportive. Let him take the lead. You MIGHT find reading the following short article helpful. It's provides the words to say that preven...See More
Mar 16, 2010


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