Good manners and social confidence begin at the family dining table! Hey there, friends- So much has changed in such a short time. How are you and your family holding up? My family is healthy, and we're in a relatively "safe" area of the country. I'm thankful. However...I've been worried … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Children Cell Phone Manners
Let’s talk about a challenging parenting topic- teaching your children cell phone manners. You can find lots of information on the internet about which phone is the right choice for your child, which apps are the best for monitoring your child’s cell phone use, and even printable contracts to use … [Read more...]
How to Apologize (plus how to teach your kids this important skill)
No one is perfect, so let's talk about apologies. We have all been on the receiving side of a flip, insincere apology...and well, it just feels crummy to be apologized to in that way. We've all had to give an apology and while our hearts might be in the right place, apologizing can just … [Read more...]
Why You Should Start a Manners Teaching Business
There are so many good reasons to start your own manners teaching business in your community. Here are few of my favorites. 1- You make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families through your manners classes. Manners teaching is a ray of light 🌞 in our often negative and … [Read more...]
The Silent Signals of Silverware
An important foundation of good table manners is using silverware correctly. Knowing either the Continental or American method of eating, how to cut food correctly with the knife and fork, and the silent signals are all skills children can master with a little instruction and guidance. In this … [Read more...]
Why your family’s Table Manners Matter (and how I can help!)
Why are table manners so important? Good table manners set the foundation for other important manners like respect for others, self-confidence, and being considerate. As our children grow and leave the nest, we want them to be confident and prepared for life. Think about all the important … [Read more...]
How to Create a Memory Making Family Dinner Table
I believe in the power of family dinners. Eating together is about so much more than getting food on the table and feeding hungry stomachs. Dinnertime can be a refreshing pause in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives whether the meal is takeout pizza or a homemade four-course meal. With a … [Read more...]
How to Introduce Yourself (& Teach Your Kids this important skill)
It's normal for young people to feel nervous when meeting new people, but there's really no need to be. "How to introduce yourself" is an important skill that doesn't come naturally to most of us. With some instruction and practice, it will become a part of your children's everyday … [Read more...]
How I Started My Manners Teaching Business
Rewind with me to 2010. My kids were getting older and more independent so I wanted (and needed!) to find a way to contribute to my family’s finances. Life is expensive when you have three kids! But I was really conflicted- I didn’t want to miss out on volunteering at their school and going to … [Read more...]
Pizza Manners…is there such a thing?
Did you know that pizza has its own day? National Pizza Day is February 9th! 🍕 My family loves pizza! How do you eat pizza with good manners? Is it even possible? YES! You just do the best you can depending upon where you are and what you have to work with. Most pizza nights, my family is … [Read more...]