When parents question your decisions as a teacher, it can feel like your professionalism is on trial, but it’s actually an opportunity. Instead of bracing for conflict, what if you leaned in with clarity, calm, and confidence?

As the excitement of a new school year wears off, new and challenging situations often arise. That’s why I created the September Survival Series; to give you practical tips, strategies, and encouragement to remind you that everything will work out. In the first two episodes, I shared how to reset your routines and procedures and how to manage stress during those first hectic weeks. In this final episode, I’m focusing on what to do when parents question you, and how to handle those situations with confidence and professionalism.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teacher-relationships-with-parents

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Xo Lori

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Every September, teachers get swept into the “stress spiral” - the endless to-do lists, stacks of papers to grade, and the constant feeling of barely keeping your head above water. But what if this season didn’t have to drain you?

In last week’s episode, I kicked off the September Survival Series, which highlights how teachers can regain control and re-establish routines and procedures with confidence once the realities of the school year set in. The challenge is that the stress spiral often takes hold before most teachers even realize they’re in it. That’s why, in episode two of this series, I define what the September stress spiral is and share practical ideas and mindset shifts you can use before it takes over your classroom.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/teacher-stress

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R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy and The Classroom Management Club Informational Page: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/the-club-vs-the-academy

Subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beginningteachertalk

Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7

Lung Cancer Free: One Couple’s Journey Through a “Lungs in a Box” Double Lung Transplant: https://www.lungcancerfree.com/

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
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Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/

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If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show!

Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

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I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

At the start of the school year, everything feels fresh. Students are eager, polite, and full of curiosity. But as the weeks go on, that initial sparkle can begin to fade. Routines get tested, boundaries are pushed, and the excitement starts to wear off. For most teachers, this transition tends to happen in September, when reality starts to set in.

That’s why I’m launching a brand-new series called the September Survival Series. Over the next three episodes, you’ll get practical tools and strategies to help you navigate this first big month of school with confidence. In this first episode, I’m diving into how to reset your classroom routines without starting over. You’ll learn how to do it in a way that’s calm, consistent, and reinforces your authority.

Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/reset-routines

Classroom Management Club Waitlist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/membershipwaitlist

Subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beginningteachertalk

Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7

Lung Cancer Free: One Couple’s Journey Through a “Lungs in a Box” Double Lung Transplant: https://www.lungcancerfree.com/

Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk):
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk

Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/

Connect with Lori on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk

If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show!

Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)!

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I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one.

Xo Lori

P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist