by Susan Stone | Nov 20, 2020 | Blog
Last night, my husband and I ate at our favorite Mexican restaurant; we sat outside under a heat lamp, at least 10′ from the closest table, and everyone wore a mask, except while eating. It felt fairly safe as we were doing the most important things all of us...
by Susan Stone | Oct 14, 2020 | Blog
Many of you already know my basic communication tips, such as listening more than talking, being empathetic, and talking at the dinner table or at bedtime. Here are some additional tips, many of which are more appropriate for older kids. But it’s never too early...
by Susan Stone | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog
So here we are. Summer is almost over, and another school year has begun. An unusual, virtual (for most), in home, and stressful start for many, but here we go. One concern for many parents, on a long list of valid concerns, is that their children are missing out on...
by Susan Stone | Aug 11, 2020 | Blog
Here we are in month #6 of the Covid-19 pandemic, with every aspect of our lives, including, perhaps most importantly, our children’s education, being affected on a daily basis. It’s August. We should be buying back-to-school clothes and supplies, planning carpools...
by Susan Stone | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog
As the mother of two adult children, and as a former special education teacher, I am very familiar with schools and parenting. I know what it’s like to fill out all the paperwork at the beginning of the school year. I know what it’s like to help with...
by Susan Stone | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog
It was early April, 1995. My son Brandon was 10 years old, and my daughter Casey was 6. Excitement was high. We were heading to the San Jose Giants baseball stadium, home of the Single A team for the San Francisco Giants. There we would pick up one of the players (a...
