"Shannon addresses all the difficult and challenging issues of family life in today’s world with candor, honesty, thoughtfulness, and humor. Her personal reflections and revelations resonate in the hearts and souls of everyone who has ever been a parent or a child, a husband or a wife, a brother or a sister. Peyton’s voice speaks to us with openness and purity. Together they speak directly to each one of us whether we are from a traditional family, a single parent family, a same-sex couple, an interfaith or inter-racial family, a large family, a small family, a divided family, a melded family, whether the gift of our children was biological or adoption. Together they offer practical ways to engage in the conversations that make us feel safe and affirmed and loved. Together they share wisdom that is so simple and yet so profound. How Was School Today is a must read for all parents and children."

Rabbi Vicki L. Axe, DM, RJE

"I think the book is fascinating, helpful, creative, and very readable. It is both educational and conversational - with vivid anecdotes and a direct link with the human heart. The sections where you are personal and vulnerable (divorce, alcohol, faith, lying, adoption) simply sing - and pull the reader along.

There is also a strong moral fabric through out the book - without being moralistic. But you make it clear that values matter. Good for you! And there are life lessons here that transcend a parent/child relationship. This book can help create good human beings of all ages."

Susan R. Andrews
General Presbytery
Presbytery of Hudson River