Susan Freeston

Susan Freeston is a children's book author and mother of three (ages 10, 8, and 5) who created the Learning with Bella series because she lived the struggle every parent faces: knowing that social-emotional skills are critical but having no idea how to teach them without lectures, confusion, or tears.

After extensive research into evidence-based approaches in Social-Emotional Learning, then testing every strategy with her own children, Susan built what she desperately wished existed: stories that work and the complete parent support to use them confidently.

You're not just getting a book - you're getting a partner in parenting's most important conversations. Every Learning with Bella book includes a comprehensive guide with clear explanations, conversation starters and practical techniques so you never have to wonder if you're saying the right thing.

Whether it's body safety, emotional regulation, or resilience, Susan's promise is simple: you'll close each book feeling confident, prepared, and relieved that you've finally had these conversations the right way.