by Susan Stone | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog
Yesterday Governor Newsom announced that California would be the first state in the nation to require vaccinations or weekly testing for teachers and all school staff that come in contact with students. While the vast majority of educators are already vaccinated (it’s...
by Susan Stone | Jun 1, 2021 | Blog
Today is June 1, 2021; the first day of Pride Month. My husband and I ordered our Pride flag to stand in our front yard to honor the transgender, gay, and lesbian members of our extended family and friends. It will also offer support to all those who are feeling...
by Susan Stone | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
When I was five years old, I began telling everyone who would listen that “when I grow up, I’m going to be a teacher and a mommy”. And that desire and commitment never wavered for one second. I became a very popular babysitter (starting at age 10), a camp counselor,...
by Susan Stone | Mar 10, 2021 | Blog
“Listen TO and talk WITH your children the same way you want them to listen and talk with you” is advice I share with parents to help improve communication with their kids. “Be yourself; let your children see you as a person, not just a parent” is a...
by Susan Stone | Feb 7, 2021 | Blog
Today is Super Bowl LV, which means these championship games started when I was a little girl 55 years ago. I cannot remember ever missing a single one. I watched them as a child with my single mom through all the years of raising my own kids. Watching professional...
by Susan Stone | Jan 12, 2021 | Blog
It’s now been almost one week since our Capitol, and our democracy, were attacked by MAGA/trump supporting white supremacists. As a life long news junkie, and someone who now works from home like many of you, I spent hours glued to my television watching the...
