Building Trust: Why Parent-School Communication Matters

Why is strong communication between home and school essential for a child’s success? In this episode, hosts Nicole Coman and Biff Maier explore the role of trust, honesty, and consistency between parents and educators.

Through stories from their own school experiences, they discuss:

• Why consistency between home and school is key to student growth
• How open communication builds trust and reduces stress for families, teachers, and children
• Strategies for navigating difficult conversations, from academic struggles to behavior concerns
• The importance of listening to parents’ perspectives, and why transparency matters on both sides
• Practical tips for schools and families to sustain healthy communication

With warmth, candor, and lived experience, Nicole and Biff remind us that when parents and educators work together, children gain the stability and support they need to succeed—in school and beyond.

Contact Us: humanpotential@amshq.org

Educating the Human Potential is a podcast about optimizing education for a better society, through a Montessori lens. Hosts Nicole Coman, a licensed educational psychologist specializing in school psychology and child development — and a “Montessori mom” — and Biff Maier, an American Montessori Society Living Legacy with decades of experience as a Montessori educator and school leader, engage with experts, educators, parents, and students. Each episode explores strategies to unlock human potential, offering thought-provoking conversations on learning, child development, and the evolving landscape of education. This podcast is presented by AMS, the American Montessori Society.

For more information about Montessori education, visit https://amshq.org/about-montessori

And consider this AMS course for families interested in incorporating the Montessori philosophy into their day-to-day lives and parenting approach.