Testimonials for Susan’s Speaking Services

“Susan gave us excellent, practical advice with a sense of humor. She showed us how teaching our children how to make good decisions is the best gift we can give them.”
Parent Network Chair, Crocker Middle School, Hillsborough, CA

“I thoroughly enjoyed the class at last night. I am wearing a rubber band on my wrist as a reminder not to yell today. I appreciated your candor and honesty in addressing the issue of yelling and its causes. Other parenting classes I’ve attended through the preschool haven’t addressed the issue to the degree you did, and I feel like you gave me the tools to make permanent behavioral change in this area. Thank you!!”
Susan, Los Gatos, CA, mother of 2

“Thank you so very much for the fantastic talk last night. Everyone is still raving about your presentation. The points you touch on were so “right on” and your sense of humor truly made it a night to remember.”
Lisa, Los Gatos, CA, mother of 2

“Thank you for coming to our school and speaking to us from the heart. We all enjoyed your warm, energetic, funny, and ‘get real’ talk, with the message of spend time with your kids, enjoy your kids, and raise your kids to be the adult you want them to be. We look forward to you coming back and presenting to us again!”
Los Alamitos Elementary School, San Jose, CA




“We were lucky enough to have Susan Stone Belton come speak at our school recently. We are a Parent Education preschool with a range from toddlers to five year-olds. All parents who attended were very appreciative to have the opportunity to hear Susan. She not only is entertaining and funny but provides parents with a “big picture” perspective that we all can use no matter what stage or age are children are. Susan is the most realistic speaker when it comes to parenting and how to raise successful adults. It’s a relief to not have to listen to the latest trend but instead learn how we as parents in real life can work through a variety of situations with our children, no matter what their age. We hope to have Susan speak at our school every year and I highly recommend her book!”
Carrie Casto
 Wilson, Preschool/ Parent Education Coordinator




“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

“One thing that struck me as I left Susan’s talk is how she changed her 
habit of yelling to her kids (rubber band). Her testimony made me think
of how I can take an actionable step to change my own bad habits. So
when I was getting into rotten mood last week which put me in total
silence with no smile -makes my family quite uncomfortable-, I
remembered Susan’s talk and the rubber band. Thinking of her story
helped me pass the time, and I actually moved on without having the mood
take over me. Next time when I see it coming again, I will wear a rubber
band for a real sting. I’m grateful that she shared her true stories.”
Parent of Preschool age 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

“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

“I just wanted to follow up with you in regard to the presentation you gave at our school 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

“Susan Stone Belton is very effective, and user-friendly! I find myself using her tips often with wonderful results.”
PTA President and Parent/Student Enrichment Coordinator, Encinal School, Atherton, CA

“…Your discussion was not only lively and interesting, but full of down-to-earth, practical suggestions for dealing with everyday child-rearing issues. Several parents told me you were the best speaker we’ve had this year!”
Parent Education Coordinator, Mtn. View Parent Nursery School, Mountain View, CA

“Your presentation was a great success! I can’t remember a better turnout and dads too! Thank you for your relaxed and down to earth suggestions. I think I better get to work (on my kids)!”
Parent Education Coordinator, Del Mar Middle School, Tiburon, CA

“Susan gave us excellent, practical advice with a sense of humor. She showed us how teaching our children how to make good decisions is the best gift we can give them.”
Parent Network Chair, Crocker Middle School, Hillsborough, CA

“Susan Stone Belton is one of the most dynamic, knowledgeable, and entertaining speakers I have ever heard. We discovered Susan three years ago and have invited her back to speak at our school every year since. Her down-to-earth and thought-provoking seminars have the power to change parents’ perspectives. In the words of one grateful parent, ‘She saved my life!’”
Parent Education Chairman, San Mateo County, San Mateo, CA

“Susan Stone Belton is a terrific expert/children’s advocate who we have visit our school every year. Her talks to parents offer insight and tools to help us parent our children better, helping them blossom in school and life. And we laugh our way through her presentations. We always look forward to when she is scheduled for a visit.”
Anna Strauss, PTA President, Sutter Elementary School, Antioch, CA

“[Susan's] talk on limit setting is the best I have heard in these past ten years. She has such a practical, down-to-earth, humorous style and her advice is very straightforward.”
PTA vice president, Borel Middle School, San Mateo, CA

“Listening to [Susan] always uplifts me. She has such great stories and good ideas. Her parenting talks have really bolstered my confidence and taught me a lot. Now I actually look forward to this job of being a parent.”
President, Piedmont Middle School Booster Club, San Jose, CA

“I heard Susan speak at my son’s high school last week and really enjoyed her loving, experienced, and no nonsense approach to raising teens to responsible adults. Thanks to Susan for spreading the good word.”
PTA Member, Mountain View, CA