Thanksgiving is tomorrow and there simply is no time for poor manners. This is the perfect time to impress grandma and grandpa by respecting them with manners! Parents, you are responsible for the manners of your children. Your example will be a lifetime of lessons to your children. One way is to start with discussing […]
Manners for Kids at Thanksgiving: Dining Tips for Success at the Dinner Table Read More »
Thanksgiving dinner is a special time of sharing and of coming together to give thanks. We should concentrate on what we have, not on what we do not have. If I could relive the many Thanksgivings that I have experienced, I would have written my grandmother a Thank You note every year. Then, I’d write
Thanksgiving Manners for Kids: Etiquette Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration Read More »
As a child, I had joyous, thrilling, happy Christmas experiences. My parents and I enjoyed Christmas together…from taking toys, fruit and meals to the underprivileged to visiting the big Rich’s Christmas Tree with my dad. In this blog post, I’ll share how you can give yourself a gift this year by enrolling your children in
Holiday Etiquette & Manners for Kids in Dallas with Lisa Burdette Read More »
The privilege to vote is the foundation of democracy. Before I knew my home address as a child, I could recite the Pledge of Allegiance. I knew that voting was special and a gift that not everyone in the world has. Americans have a privilege that comes with great responsibility. My parents worked to teach
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Halloween is big business and has become a major celebration in the United States. Proper Halloween etiquette has become very important in today’s society so as to ensure a positive experience for all. In today’s blog post, I’ll share some important etiquette tips to help you navigate Trick or Treating and teach manners for kids
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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
Keeping a Routine of Manners for Kids…Practice Makes Perfect! Read More »
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.
Manners for Kids Begins with George Washington’s Rules of Civility Read More »
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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