by Suzanne | Mar 21, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Social Skill Basics
You’ve worked hard to try a new recipe that you think your kids might like. Wouldn’t it be great if your kids said something positive about your dinner rather than “Ehhwww, what is that?” Kids need the ability to see the positive instead of...
by Suzanne | Mar 14, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook
Dear Parents: It’s Not Our Fault! My kids tell me all the time when I embarrass them. I’ve got news for them – while I love them with everything I’ve got, they’ve also found ways to embarrass me, too! With reflection, it’s not my fault,...
by Suzanne | Jan 27, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook
The moment of truth. As a mom of three kids (ages 11, 9 and 4), it quickly became apparent that my kids were not born with the ability to act politely. The onus is on me as their parent to teach them how to behave in society. But schedules are busy – for myself and my...
by Suzanne | Aug 1, 2013 | Art of Conversation, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook
Do You Play It SMART? We all wish our kids were born with an instruction manual on how to make them confidant kids with great character and a bright future. Unfortunately these skills have to be learned. Life is busy. We need a simple game plan to teach our...