It is evident that children’s behavior is getting worse. Table manners appear to have been lost and respect for elders has gone out the window. Because parents work and have little time with their children, they feel the need to over-indulge their children at all costs. In reality, children love and respond to structure and […]
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It is the passion of my heart to inspire parents across America to take their children to Mount Vernon and study about George Washington! In this blog post, I will explain why Mount Vernon is an important place to me personally and will inspire you to help your family grow in good manners for kids.
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Back to school is such an exciting time! Preparing your child is the single most important thing you do as parents. Teachers will receive trained or untrained students. Children do not evolve…if they are not trained, they are at risk of devolving with the values of our society. Social skills must be a priority to
Summertime is in full swing, which means that it’s time for patriotic celebrations and events such as a parade or the Olympics. In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss some flag etiquette tips that are important to keep in mind during any parade throughout the year. I’ll also provide a number of other summer etiquette tips
My journey as an etiquette consultant continues to grow! Increasingly, I am asked to teach on bad manners and improper behavior at the table or in public. I have found that when I teach fine dining for two hours and give children my attention in eye contact and conversation, behavior problems diminish. Parents, time and
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George Washington’s “Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation” has been a staple in my life and helped me in raising my six children. Now, I often use this material in my etiquette curriculum to teach manners for kids and adults.
Summer Time Fun to Enhance Etiquette Skills & Manners for Kids Read More »
Today’s parents spend hours of time and large sums of money to prepare holiday events for their children. These events can include sleigh rides, Santa and The Grinch visits, parties, gift giving, shopping, church celebrations and renting out a hotel venue for dinners with family. While these can all be a joyous experience, things can
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This weekend, I had the privilege to teach two classes on manners for kids. One was for girls and covered topics surrounding poise and social graces. The other etiquette class was tailored for boys and offered practical advice and tips to help them become the confident, professional gentlemen I know they can be. In this
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Well-behaved children are truly a joy to interact with! They add youthful energy and creativity to social functions and can put smiles on the faces of friends and family. On the other hand, misbehaved children can ruin a party or evening out for all in attendance. In this post, I’ll delve into some of the
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Parents, the Back-to-School season is upon us! Your children may be nervous as school gets started, but they can have confidence if you help to prepare them ahead of time. Here are 22 tips to get you thinking about manners for kids and some ways you can help them start the year off without a
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