by Suzanne | Sep 19, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook, Uncategorized
In honor of National Courtesy Month, we begin the launch of our ‘Play it SMART’ activity sheets. Click here to download your copy. This challenge is a simple lesson to get our kids to look up and understand the importance of good contact. The kids are the...
by Suzanne | Sep 18, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook, Uncategorized
In honor of National Courtesy Month, we are excited to announce the launch of the ‘Play it SMART’ activity sheets for educators and parents. Games and worksheets can be reproduced and used in schools, community centers, at home and more. Important lessons...
by Suzanne | Sep 17, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook
Today I see too many kids who have no idea how to introduce themselves to others or even to speak up for themselves when meeting someone new. College administrators and human resource directors say even plenty of young adults don’t know how to properly greet others or...
by Suzanne | Apr 27, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook
The Perfect Summer ‘Family Project’ Do you sometimes feel like a broken record when you talk to your kids? Sit still. Please use your napkin. Look him in the eye when you talk. Hold the door. Where are your magic words? Please don’t talk with your mouth full. Sound...
by Suzanne | Apr 16, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook
The first time your child walked. A great presentation at school. Pitching a perfect game. An act of kindness towards someone. As parents, we all have countless stories of our kids making us proud. These moments are especially sweet when you work hard to model and...
by Suzanne | Apr 10, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook
Dear Kids, Getting is older is awesome, but there’s also more expected of you. If you know the guidelines for interacting with people, growing up is so much easier. Social skills and manners are the keys to having great friends, gaining respect from adults and...