Parent Compass: An Interview with Author Catherine Newman of How to Be a Person: 65 Hugely Useful, Super-Important Skills to Learn Before You're Grown Up

<p>Whether your kids are in preschool or high school (and beyond!) they have something to learn from <a href="https://www.workman.com/products/how-to-be-a-person" target="_blank"><i>How to Be a Person</i></a>. Hilariously written and superbly illustrated, this book teaches us all how to be more self-reliant while also reminding us to help others along the way.</p><p>About our guest: <a href="https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com" target="_blank">Catherine Newman</a> is also the author of the memoir <i>Waiting For Birdy</i>. She is the etiquette columnist for <i>Real Simple</i> magazine, a regular contributor to the <i>New York Times</i> Motherlode blog, and editor-in-chief of the James Beard Award-winning kids cooking magazine <i>ChopChop</i>. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts with her family.</p><p>About our hosts: Jenn Curtis, MSW, Educational Consultant, author, and speaker, owner of FutureWise Consulting. Cindy Muchnick, MA, Educational Consultant, author, and speaker. Check out their new book, <i>The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World</i>: <a href="http://www.parentcompassbook.com/" target="_blank">www.parentcompassbook.com</a></p><p><strong>Learn from Smart Social's resources: </strong></p><ul><li>Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: <a href="https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/">https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/</a></li><li>Register for a free online Parent Night to learn the hidden safety features on popular apps: <a href="https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/">https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/</a></li><li>Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member and unlock 30+ workshops (learn online safety and how to Shine Online™): <a href="https://learn.smartsocial.com/">https://learn.smartsocial.com/</a></li><li>Download the free Smart Social app: <a href="https://smartsocial.com/app">https://smartsocial.com/app</a></li><li>Learn the top 100 popular teen apps: <a href="https://smartsocial.com/app-guide