Talking to a parent about their child

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I had a meeting with a parent yesterday.

Nagkita kami ng isang magulang kahapon.

I wanted to share both the good and the tricky.

Gusto kong sabihin ang mabuti at ang mahirap.

The child is smart and creative.

Matalin at malikhain ang bata.

But he often interrupts class.

Pero madalas siyang sumasabad sa klase.

I started with the good news.

Nagsimula ako sa magandang balita.

Then I said the tricky part gently.

Tapos sinabi ko nang malumanay ang mahirap na bahagi.

I said, "At home, it might help to practice turn-taking."

Sinabi ko, "Sa bahay, baka makatulong ang pagsasanay sa paghihintay ng pagkakataon."

I kept saying, "We are on the same team here."

Paulit-ulit kong sinabi, "Magkakampi tayo dito."

The parent nodded and looked relieved.

Tumango ang magulang at parang gumaan ang loob.

We made a plan together.

Gumawa kami ng plano nang magkasama.

Honesty works when you add kindness.

Gumagana ang katapatan kapag may kabaitan.

Talking to a parent about their child

by @josehere