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Director of Interdisciplinary Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Brain Science Institute. She works across the university and beyond to collaborate on programs that bring evidence-based brain science knowledge and practice to a range of communities. Susan Magsamen is an award-winning writer and advisor on family and children’s issues with a special interest in creativity and learning. She is founder and president of Curiosityville and FamilyStories. Her body of work has earned hundreds of national awards and recognition from child development experts and parenting associations, including Oppenheim Awards, Parents’ Choice, Family Fun, National Association of Parenting Publications Awards, Hearthsong, and the prestigi Director of Interdisciplinary Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Brain Science Institute. She works across the university and beyond to collaborate on programs that bring evidence-based brain science knowledge and practice to a range of communities. Susan Magsamen is an award-winning writer and advisor on family and children’s issues with a special interest in creativity and learning. She is founder and president of Curiosityville and FamilyStories. Her body of work has earned hundreds of national awards and recognition from child development experts and parenting associations, including Oppenheim Awards, Parents’ Choice, Family Fun, National Association of Parenting Publications Awards, Hearthsong, and the prestigious Canadian Toy Council Award. Susan was the Chair of the Wondertime Magazine Editorial Advisory Council, a national child development magazine for families that shares relevant research in practical ways. In 1988, Susan founded Curiosity Kits, a multi-sensory, hands-on learning activity company. Susan’s books and programs have been called "a beautiful celebration of family life", empowering parents and children to connect with each other, with other families and with the world around them. Susan’s work is widely recognized as fostering and enhancing the ways we learn, play, create, and grow as individuals, families and communities.

Susan's approach to creating enriching learning environments at home, after-school and in the community combines interdisciplinary, evidence-based research with practical, applicable ideas and programs. She regularly brings together scientists, educators, parents, psychologists, advocates, policy makers, educational media and others to share their perspectives on topics that matter including education, family life, careers and more. Then, through a series of communications platforms – from books to videos, radio to speaker series – Susan brings this knowledge, insight and ideas to those who need it to inform, inspire and educate. In her capacity as director of Interdisciplinary Programs at Johns Hopkins University’s Brain Sciences Institute, she fosters dialogue among educators, families and researchers in the brain sciences.

Susan is president of Play for Tomorrow and the Ultimate Block Party and co-director of the Center for Re-Imaging Children’s Learning and Education (CiRCLE) at Temple University and one of the founders of the Ultimate Block Party and L_rn. She co-founded the Neuro-Education Initiative at Johns Hopkins School of Education and serves on national and international boards for several organizations, including AEMS (Arts Education in Maryland Schools). Susan is a recent guest editor for the IMBES (International Mind, Brain and Education Society) on arts, creativity and learning. Author of seven books for families, Susan recently published with National Geographic The Classic Treasury of Childhood Wonders.

Susan received Masters degrees in Communications and Business from Johns Hopkins University.

Susan and her husband, Rick Huganir, professor and director of the Department of Neuroscience at The Johns Hopkins University live in an old, converted mill with their two gentle and loving lab dogs and big cats. Their four children are all amazingly creative including Nikki a graphic designer, Sam a composer and musician, Adam a self-described renaissance and gadget guy, and Ben, a creative writer and athlete. ...more

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Families Rule!

Shew, it is amazing how time flies. My youngest son just got his first package accepting him as a freshman. He is just beginning on his life, transitioning to being an adult, but as I look back to the million tiny moments that brought us to this place -- this decision-- it takes my breath away. I am both grateful and in awe of the alchemy, magic and good old fashioned hard work, mixed with luc Read more of this blog post »

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	Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen, Ivy Ross 3.90 avg rating — 4,182 ratings — published 2023 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The 10 Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers 3.97 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Classic Treasury of Childhood Wonders 4.13 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nighty Night 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tooth Fairy Time 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Two Homes 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Making Spirits Bright 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Look for chances to take the less-traveled roads. There are no wrong turns.”
― Susan Magsamen, The 10 Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers

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“just twenty minutes of doodling or humming can provide immediate support for your physical and mental state.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

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“Dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin released in the making of music and art can help to relieve anxiety and depression.”
― Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us

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