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 17, 2014 | Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook
Why is it that holidays always seem to bring out “those”parents and kids (that’s right you know who you are!) I’m not saying it’s everyone (maybe only 10-20%), but they do come out and make us wonder what happened to good old-fashioned manners in this modern world....
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 | Apr 9, 2014 | Social Skill Basics, TheSmartPlaybook
A little note can make such a difference! The purpose of a thank you note is to let a person know how much his or her generosity and kindness are appreciated. It doesn’t have to be long – a brief thoughtful note is all that you need. When should you write...