News & Articles

Mens Health
February 2011
Can you handle the truth?
[read the article here]

Bay Area Parent
January 2010
Read my 2010 parenting resolutions, as well as some wonderful advice from other local parents.
[read the article here]

Bay Area Parent
Fall 2009
This month Kim Seidel wrote a great article for Bay Area Parent Magazine, and asked me for my opinion on the topic "Ask For Help This School Year".
[read the article here]

San Francisco Chronicle
On June 10, 2005, Susan was profiled in an in-depth article titled Counselor to parents: Relax Susan Stone Belton says self-esteem, respect more important to success than test scores and grades.
[read the article here]

Palo Alto Daily News
A FAMILY TRAGEDY
In wake of murder-suicide, children need candid answers. [read the article here]

Noted Parenting Coach Susan Stone Belton Issues 2005 list of 'Five Biggest Mistakes Moms Are Making Today'
[read the article here]

National radio broadcast featuring Susan
On June 1, 2005, Susan was the guest expert on the syndicated radio feature Something You Should Know with Mike Carruthers. The feature is heard on over 150 radio stations across the U.S. [read the transcript here or listen to the broadcast]

Testimonials for Motivational Speeches

"I attended your talk at my child's middle school and feel it was the best talk I have ever heard on raising children. After attending these talks for a half dozen years or so and listening to famous therapists and Ph.D professors from the best universities in the world with top selling books, I believe your lecture was the most constructive one I have ever attended. Our community and society would be a better place if more people could meet you and hear your lecture."

Dad to a 13 year old girl


"Hello Susan, Thank you so much. I have received so many comments from people who thoroughly enjoyed your talk. You kept a room full of parents, with different age children, engaged and entertained. I already knew you have great advice and completely understand how to relate to our kids, but I am so glad the parents who attended the talk now feel the same. Our speakers need to impress our parents and make them feel they are spending their precious time in a worthwhile manner. You did that and more."

Parent Education Coordinator and Mom to 3 children


"Hi, thank you so much for a great evening! Everything you talked about was spot on! Reinforcing parenting that we already do, which allows us to do it with more confidence. I feel more in charge, knowing what I am doing is for the long run. I have seen a difference in my boys' reaction time, just in the last four days! Good stuff! Thank you for giving us great tools! Thanks again. "

PTA Parenting Chairwoman and Mom to 2 children


"My husband attended Susan Stone Belton's seminar last year at my son's high school. He returned with 15 pages of scribbled notes and great enthusiasm about Susan's honest and hands-on approach and techniques to dealing with teens. Well, fast forward to two days ago when I called Susan for help with a very challenging and serious situation with our teenage son. Seriously, after just one phone conversation, we had the proper tools and dialogue with which to address the issue with our son that very night. I was happy to relate back to her the next day that all is again well at our home. The help and support she provided strengthened the loving bond that we have with our children. Thank you Susan, from the bottom of our hearts! "

Mom to 2 teens


"I just wanted to follow up with you in regard to the presentation you gave at our s chool this morning. I was really struck with how wonderfully you used humor to make your points and to connect with the audience. Numerous times, I found myself wiping away tears from the laughter your presentation engendered. You really are a wonderful speaker and I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. "

Mother of 3 kids


"Thank you so much for coming to our elementary school yesterday. I have had many people tell me how much they enjoyed you. They loved your straight forward approach, the fact that you were not "preachy" and that you gave them real solutions without gimmicks. I hope that we get to book you again next year, I for one wouldn't miss it!"

Parent Education Chairman
San Mateo, CA


"Susan's work is marked by an immediate rapport with her audience, practical suggestions for parents, plus empathetic and emphatic attention to the struggles of parenting...Her heartfelt delivery gives hope to parents and gives a new sense of purpose to the parents who come to hear her..."

Guidance Counselor
Bellarmine College Preparatory
San Jose, CA

Testimonials for Family Coaching

"I like you, Susan. You are really easy to talk to."

Alison, 11 year old girl


"Susan was my guiding light in a very dark time in our family. Her support (at all hours of the day and night), her understanding and gentle and sometimes not so gentle advice made the difference in our family's life and more importantly in my son's life. I truly believe if it wasn't for Susan, my older son would have ended up in Juvenile Hall or worse. She helped my husband and I make tough decisions and then did an amazing job explaining those decisions to our younger son. I was surprised and thrilled when Susan met our older son. Never before would he connect to an adult, doctor, or teacher, especially anyone we suggested he talk to, and I had my doubts that my son would talk with Susan. But Susan gets it - she knows that kids cannot just be dragged to a "doctor office"; they need to feel comfortable and safe. She would spend time with him on the internet, letting him show her his private world of video games, YouTube, and Facebook. He totally connected with Susan and even answered every text from her within seconds. Susan and our son had important meaningful conversations, and he was more open with her than he had ever been with any adult, including us, before. Susan really understands teenagers and how hard it is to be one. She will push at appropriate times and others just sit quietly with them. Susan is my Angel and I am grateful to have her in my life."

Mom of 16 year old and 10 year old sons


"Thanks for sharing your great tips with us. This is a big relief to know that this kind of behavior is common and typical. It seems that there is no end in learning how to work with the kids. This is great to have people like you that can help others to learn how to improve their relationship with their kids."

Dad with 3 children


"Your e-mailed words of wisdom on Parenting are insightful, informative, and thought provoking. I read each of your e-mails and always find something to remind me that I can, by thinking and behaving differently, become a better parent. As an older parent with two adult children, most of what you write about Parenting skills and behavior still applies and is very helpful. Thanks for sharing."

Dad with 2 young adults

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