In this heartfelt episode of Teaching Restored, hosts Julie Hillyard and Kevin Jones explore what it means to teach like a parent—extending beyond simply delivering information to nurturing authentic relationships, supporting personal growth, and guiding self-discovery. Julie, reflecting on her son leaving for college, draws inspiration from a podcast idea about "fan father (or mother) figure" teaching, prompting a discussion about how parental love, patience, and intentional relationship-building can transform classroom teaching environments.