Send us a Text! Back-to-school season is nearly here, and former teachers Caitlin & Jenny are begging you: Don’t be the parent who shows up hoping for a conference at dismissal or CCs the principal ‘just to be safe.’ This CK & GK classic is a hilarious (but brutally honest) guide that reveals the unwritten rules of teacher etiquette—so you can avoid becoming a teachers’ lounge horror story. Get even more content from this episode’s blog post here. Subscribe to our newsletter! — Who Should Listen Parents who’ve ever thought, “But my child would never…” (FYI: They would.) Anyone who’s ever panic-bought a spiral notebook instead of a composition notebook because “they’re the same thing” (FYI: No they aren’t.) Mama-Bears who need some guidelines for school communication (FYI: No more 9 PM emails!). — What You Get In This Episode Supply List Savvy : Why the right scissors matter more than you think (and how to recover if you messed up). Birthday Treat Fails : The shocking reason your homemade cupcakes might come back home uneaten. Homework Lies Exposed : How to spot your kid’s “I finished it at school!” fib (without playing detective). Email Etiquette : When to schedule that angry message (hint: after wine o’clock = bad idea). The Principal Rule : Why CC’ing the admin first is like tattling in grownup font . Bonus! Actionaable Tips Birthday Hack : Email teachers a week early with: “We’d love to celebrate! What’s your policy?” (Template in our Instagram highlights!) Homework Trick : Make “Show me before screens” your mantra (even if it’s crumpled at the bottom of their backpack). Conference Prep : Always send 2-3 specific questions first (e.g., “How’s his focus during group work?” ). — Bios Caitlin (CK) : Former teacher who definitely judged your pickup line conference attempts. Jenny (GK) : Mom and assistant principal who forgives your supply list fails (but still side-eyes unscheduled cupcakes). — Sources & Mentions Must-Read : The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey (For “my child would never” recoverers). The best support is a rating and a share. Love, CK & GK Support the show View our website at ckandgkpodcast.com . Find us on social media @ckandgkpodcast on - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok Thanks, y'all!
