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 | Mar 3, 2015 | Children's Educational, kindness, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook, Uncategorized
Dear Kids, Today is the official “I Want You to Be Happy Day!” A day to put a smile on your parents face! My top ten wish list to honor this special day: Say “please” and “thank you” without reminders. Apologize and say, “I’m sorry” if you did something wrong. Or...
by Suzanne | Mar 1, 2015 | kindness, Social Skill Basics, Uncategorized
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! My kids and I have always enjoyed the fabulous Dr. Seuss books. I remember the first time I brought my daughter home from the hospital. My son ran upstairs and grabbed his favorite book in excitement, “HOP ON POP”. At the age of five, he sat...
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,...