by Suzanne | Apr 8, 2015 | Academics Choice Awards, Art of Conversation, Children's Educational, kindness, Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook, Uncategorized
Compliments are always in style! It feels wonderful to give them and it feels great to receive them. They can help break the ice with strangers, help in awkward situations and lift spirits. Choosing the right words at the right time can comfort, reward and inspire....
by Suzanne | Feb 16, 2015 | Academics Choice Awards, Children's Educational, kindness, Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook, USA Book Awards
“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” -Mark Twain Holding a door open. Giving up your seat for someone. Offering someone a helping hand. Is it human nature, or do we have to teach our children to be kind? In honor of February 17th,...
by Suzanne | Jan 12, 2015 | Academics Choice Awards, Art of Conversation, Children's Educational, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook, USA Book Awards
“A simple hello can lead to a million things.” Author unknown Have you ever said “Hello” to someone and then instead of them saying “Hi” back they either looked down or away?. How does that make you feel? It can hurt your feelings,...
by Suzanne | Jan 6, 2015 | Academics Choice Awards, Art of Conversation, Children's Educational, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook, USA Book Awards
First Challenge of 2015 – Smile 🙂 As we begin 2015, I have a number of “Playing it SMART” challenges to pass on. The first one of the new year is to smile. How often do we forget to smile? Smiling and laughing can change your mood and make others...
by Suzanne | Dec 22, 2014 | Academics Choice Awards, Art of Conversation, Children's Educational, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook, USA Book Awards
Thank you to all parents, educators and experts for your support in 2014. It was an exciting and busy launch year! Here are just a few highlights and accomplishments: Recognized with prestigious award seals from parents and experts including: Moms Choice Awards...
by Suzanne | Nov 26, 2014 | Academics Choice Awards, Art of Conversation, Children's Educational, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook, Uncategorized
We’re excited to announce The SMART Playbook has been honored with a 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award, a prestigious recognition of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys. The independent Academics’ Choice Awards program...
