This may help show them that you understand and care about their children. Send home activities parents can do with students as well as an occasional assignment they can work on together. Respect every family Smile and make eye contact with the parent. Try to begin each session saying something complimentary about his or her child. Keep your sense of humor.
Laughter can defuse some very tense situations.
Remember that parents or family members can be your strongest allies. Try to win them over. Using jargon only serves to widen the gap between you and those unfamiliar with it. Ask questions about the child's interests and family activities but respect privacy if you sense resistance. Make a folder of the child's work available to parents.