If you had to think of three things that you didn't receive much training on in grad school, but has become a huge part of your job, I'll bet that parent relationships would be on the list. Working with parents of high school students is not always a walk in the park and it can really take a toll on you. While many parents are super supportive, and view you as a partner, others can be quite the opposite. You may have experienced angry phone calls, unrealistic demands, or even threats, (speaking from experience here!) that leave you feeling totally defeated. I know it hurts when a parent doesn't recognize that we just want what's best for their child! So, how do you build positive  relationships with parents, while keeping your focus on your students? You'll hear three of my best tips for navigating parent relationships in today's episode. Don’t forget to sign up for one of my free live workshops, where you'll learn three practical ideas to bring your high school counseling program back to life in the new year! Learn more, and sign up here. Submit your Reset for Success Challenge gameboards! Send a picture via Instagram @counselorclique or email: lauren@counselorclique.com. Resources Mentioned: Sign up for my free, live workshop: Three Practical Ways to Bring your High School Counseling Program Back to Life in the New Year Podcast: Episode #17, 10 Key Stakeholders to Invite to Your School Counseling Advisory Council Meetings - Part 1 Podcast: Episode #18, 10 Key Stakeholders to Invite to Your School Counseling Advisory Council Meetings - Part 2 Podcast: Episode #55, Teamwork Tips for High School Counselors and Administrators  Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts Connect with Lauren: Join my email list and get the free Data Collection Ideas Guide for High School Counselors Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode57