1.  Always begin the conference with something positive.
            Be sure to end the conference on a positive note.
    2.  Only talk to the parent about their child.
            Keep other students' names out of the discussion.
    3.  Omit comments about the child's school experiences in previous years.
    4.  Show or cite examples of student's work.
    5.  Warn parents about any possible health problems.
    6.  Mention some of your past, present, and future activities.
    7.  Write down any 'problems' or concerns that require further attention.
    8.  Listen.
    9.  Accept parents as they are, not as you expect them to be.
   10. Be relaxed ... Smile.

        Watch your time schedule.  The waiting parent is just as important as the parent
    you are talking to.  If you keep a parent waiting for 20 minutes beyond the
    appointed time, the conference is starting out on a negative note.