I think one basic thing I do right as a parent is that my child knows I am on his side.

In response to the teacher telling you the other kids find your daughter annoying. I would have casually asked my child to tell me about her school experience, how is she getting alone with the other kids in her opinion?

If she thought everything was fine, that would be that. But if she told me that the other kids find her annoying, I would ask her what she thinks she does that they find annoying and maybe explain how to behave in a way the other kids find more acceptable.

In kindergarten my son''s teacher told me he was 'the bottom of the barrel'. I should have reported her to the principal. He's now doing just fine. He just started taking guitar lessons and is tearing through the music books. The teacher is so impressed with him.

He has ADHD, btw.