Dear Parents, Can We Talk?

Dear Parents, Can We Talk? is an honest, heartfelt conversation between a teacher and the families she has had the privilege of serving.

Written with compassion, grace, and encouragement, this book opens the classroom door and shares what teachers often wish parents knew-but rarely have the opportunity to say. Through personal reflections, practical advice, inspiring stories, and heartfelt letters, Lori Anderson reminds readers that teachers and parents are not on opposite sides. They are partners with a shared purpose: helping children grow into kind, confident, capable adults.

Inside you'll discover:

• What teachers wish parents understood
• Simple ways to strengthen the home-school partnership
• Practical ideas for helping children thrive beyond the classroom
• Reflections from years spent teaching and learning from students
• Heartfelt letters to parents, children, and families that will stay with you long after the final page

Whether you're packing lunches, grading papers, attending parent-teacher conferences, or simply doing your best to raise a child, this book is a reminder that no one is expected to do it alone.

With warmth, honesty, and hope, Dear Parents, Can We Talk? celebrates the partnership between home and school and the incredible difference it makes when adults choose to work together.

Because when parents and teachers stand side by side, children don't just succeed in school-they flourish in life.

Perfect for parents, teachers, grandparents, school staff, and anyone who believes every child deserves adults who believe in them.