by Suzanne | Nov 17, 2014 | Art of Conversation, Children's Educational, Mealtime Manners, Restaurant Behavior, Social Skill Basics, Technology Talk, TheSmartPlaybook, USA Book Awards
We are pleased to share the news that The SMART Playbook is an award-winner in the “Children’s Educational” category of the 2014 USA Best Book Awards. USA Best Book Awards has a ten year track record of honoring and promoting books to the national...
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 | 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...
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,...