by Karen Stone | Aug 1, 2017 | EQ Information, EQ Success, Positive Feedback, Recent News
This past winter I had the privilege of piloting my EQ program in a North Jersey preschool. The pilot was a great success and we are getting ready for our 2nd year. Teachers loved it, the children became Creators of Joy (CJs). They could recite CJs 7 voices and how...
by Karen Stone | Jun 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
SoftStone and the CJ Parenting Package has won its second National Award. Creative Child Magazine has awarded the CJ Parenting Package and program their 2017 Product of the Year Award and its 2017 Preferred Choice Award for Plush Toys. We are grateful and delighted...
by Karen Stone | May 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Being relational is an extremely important life skill no matter what your personality is. You may be outgoing, reserved, shy but knowing how to relate when you need to is a great skill to acquire. Children model the adults around them and notice how we relate to our...
by Karen Stone | Apr 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
This past holiday I wrote about the joys and challenges of being with family. One of my greatest joys was being with my great nieces and nephews. Their ages range from 14 to 3. They all played together. Now that was a joy to see. My two older nephews entertained...
by Karen Stone | Apr 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
The holidays bring on many joys and many challenges. For years I have wrestled with both and there are times when as much as I am looking forward to it, I am also grateful when they are over. This is when my EQ skills serve me well. As I get ready for them, I...
