The SMART Playbook

He's back!!! This year Elf went straight to reminding us how to set the table :) Have a little fun this year with Elf and try to have him teach your children social skills. #Elfisback #Elfontheshelf #parentingtips #holidaytips #etiquette #tablesetting #playtherapy

Happy Thanksgiving! The best kids in the world - so much to be grateful for this holiday. Thank you to my friend at PhotographicMomentsLLC for taking fantastic photos - check out her website - buff.ly/34sPeID :)

I'm finally able to sit up and write an Instagram post. Last week the flu hit me like a ton of bricks! It has not been fun and I hope no one else gets the flu this winter! Wash or sanitize hands frequently. Warn others that you're just getting over the flu. Stay home!

Happy World Kindness Day! I found this great quote for a little #WednesdayWisdom from Mr. Rogers!

Today is a day set aside to honor those who have served their country. “Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.” –Dwight D. Eisenhower #veteransday #thankyou #redwhiteblue #veteransday2019

The conversation is all about the back-and-forth. Don't be shy. Be bold. Ask a question to break the silence. #youthleadership #thesmartplaybook

Happy November 1st! Ahhh November, the month for gathering and gratitude. Time to start thinking of hostess gifts. My favorite is definitely a beautifully scented candle - a never-go-wrong option for a hostess gift. What's your favorite hostess gift?

Happy Halloween!

Top 10 Halloween Manners! Did we miss anything? #halloween2019 #HalloweenNight #Halloweenmanners #etiquette #socialskills #parentingtips

Happy #MondayManners. This week is a great time to review basic Halloween etiquette. A few basic.... buff.ly/2Wjm77eDid we miss anything? #halloweenmanners #halloween #halloweensocialskills #halloweenetiquette #thesmartplaybook #youthleadership

This morning as I sat down I thought of all the things it means to be a good role model for our children.

A little #WednesdayWisdom!

Do you remember when kids actually talked on the phone with each other without Facetime? My kids love to text but very rarely feel comfortable picking up the landline at home. Parents The SMART Playbook has you covered! Learn valuable phone skills today! #throwbackthursday

Happy Columbus Day! This Monday let's start off the day holding the door open for someone! Page 09 in The SMART Playbook. #mondaymanners #thesmartplaybook #smartparenting #parentingtips #socialskills #manners #civility #BeKind #kindness #empathy #fairfieldcountymom

Got kids? Remind them to wash up before meals! The stomach bug hit our house this weekend. A great reminder to continue to reinforce healthy habits in your home, especially before meals. See page 44 in The SMART Playbook as part of the pre-dinner prep! 🙄 #mondaymanners

I just got my afternoon coffee at #Starbucks. LOVE the posted notes and spreading the kindness message. I'm always impressed with Starbucks. Yes, inspire they do! I don't have an extra posted but here's my kindness message to you - "Have a fabulous weekend. You are awesome!"

Is anyone else approaching the college selection process with their kids? Today I reflect on why I wrote The SMART Playbook. As a parent, I wanted my children to learn about kindness, empathy, integrity, leadership, and character - stand out for all the right reasons!

October is #NationalBullyPreventionMonth! An excellent opportunity to talk to your kids again about the importance of kindness and what bullying is and does to someone. Good manners are often the foundation of kindness and respect. Ready to play it SMART! #BeKind

Do your kids like the game Roblox? In this game, your kids have the ability to talk to strangers online. I'm always nervous about who my children might interact with online. The SMART Playbook technology section has you covered! #cybermanners #cybersafety #internetsafety