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...]
your family’s Table Manners (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. Manners learning starts at the family table! As our children grow and leave the nest, they need to be ready for important events … [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...]
Shaking Hands: When, Why & How
Today let’s look at shaking hands. This seems like a tiny detail, doesn't it? Why fuss over such a common occurrence? Well, it's because shaking hands is so common that it’s important to do it correctly! Your handshake says a lot about you- whether you're at the bank to apply for a loan or a … [Read more...]
5 Practical Tips to Help you Teach your Kids Good Manners
Can you relate to this scenario? You're at a restaurant with your family. The waiter places the bread basket on the table in front of your son. He grabs a roll, slathers it with butter and stuffs half the roll in his mouth as he exclaims, "Finally! I'm starving!" He laughs at the joke his brother … [Read more...]