Is calling home one of your least favorite things because it creates stress, anxiety, and frustration? If you said YES, you are not alone and this episode is going to help so much. Is calling home one of your most favorite things because it creates connection, problem-solving, and solutions? If you said YES, you are not alone and this episode is going to bring your next calls to new levels. Calling home can be difficult, but sometimes all we need are a few simple, strategic sentences to save the day! In this week's episode of This Teacher Life podcast we explore how to make these conversations more comfortable. I promise you will be picking up the phone more often (and without growing an ulcer) after you hear this one! Episode Notes: Get Amazing Teacher Books like The Rooted Classroom & 180 Days of Awesome Relationships Here:  monicagenta.com/books Get a free PDF copy of Monica’s Book Crushing It For Kids Here: http://bit.ly/MonicaGenta Needing Engaging, Relevant, Fun PD at Your School? Let’s Connect:  http://monicagenta.com/pd Connect with Monica on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/monicagentaed/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@monicagentaed Facebook: facebook.com/MonicaGentaEd Twiiter: twitter.com/monicagentaed