by Susan Stone | Jan 20, 2020 | Blog
Parenting is the toughest job in the world, but also the most rewarding. The days are long, but the years are short. So how we approach each day makes a huge difference in how we feel. Remaining calm is good for our own mental health but also a wonderful lesson to our...
by Susan Stone | Dec 17, 2019 | Blog
The final holidays of 2019 are here! (How did this year go by so fast?) Hopefully they will be filled with fun times: visiting with families and friends, presents, good food, and hopefully sharing with those less fortunate. (The holiday season continues to offer lots...
by Susan Stone | Nov 26, 2019 | Blog
I just love Thanksgiving. I call it the “F” holiday: Fall, Family, Friends, Food, Football, and Fun. I love that there are no gifts – only those of being together and connecting. I love cold mornings and cool days. I love the smell of roasting...
by Susan Stone | Nov 11, 2019 | Blog
I often hear from parents expressing concern that their child is exhibiting anxiety. They are questioning if their child is okay, and if more professional help is needed. To help answer some of your questions, here are notes from a talk I gave on the topic of anxiety:...
by Susan Stone | Oct 2, 2019 | Blog
From little ones…. To Big Ones. Make education a family value. The goal of school is to learn to love learning. Take turns at dinner and have everyone share one thing they learned that day. Create a home that values reading. Read to your young child every day,...
by Susan Stone | Sep 8, 2019 | Blog
Four Academic Lessons to Teach at Home Every parent wants their child to have a successful school year. (It sure makes life easier when school is going smoothly!) Here are four lessons we can teach our kids at home, so they are better prepared for the lessons they...
