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True or False? Is Family Time at the Dining Table Really Important?

  Is family time at the dining table really important- even in today's fast-paced world? Yes, it is...but it may look different than you expect. Researchers at Columbia University have found a direct connection between children's emotional and physical well-being and the frequency of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Traditions Tagged With: family dinner, family favorites, Manners, social graces, table manners, traditions

7 Tips To Help You Teach Your Children About Friendship

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Teaching children about friendship- how to make and keep friends in a healthy, positive way- is a passion of mine. It's no surprise that research has found that friendship is vital to a healthy and happy life. We were made for relationships and community. How are your children's friendship … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Teaching Kids Manners Tagged With: etiquette, friendship, Manners, social graces, teaching kids manners

How to say NO Gracefully: 4 Tips for Moms Who Do Too Much

Are your days too full with endless commitments? If I could read your mind would I find you feeling worn out, overextended and maybe even a little resentful? Are you a mom who just cannot say “No”? There was a time when I said yes to just about every request... Can you coordinate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manners for Moms Tagged With: Manners, saying no, social graces

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...]

Filed Under: Manners for Moms, Teaching Kids Manners Tagged With: handshakes, Manners, social graces

Sandy? Sarah? What to do when you’ve forgotten someone’s name

It has happened to me and I bet it has happened to you too...drawing a blank on someone’s name. You’ve forgotten the other person’s name and that person is right there in front of you. What should you do? Don’t run to hide in the bathroom ;) Don't guess at the name. Don't stammer and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manners for Moms Tagged With: forgetting names, Manners, remembering names, social graces

4 Simple Tips to Help You Remember Names

Are you good at remembering names when you meet someone new? If not, you’ve got plenty of company! Forgetting names is the #1 memory-related complaint. Remembering people's names is an important skill. We all want to be known and remembered by others. When you remember someone's name, you show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manners for Moms Tagged With: Manners, social graces

Teach Your Family How to Make a Great First Impression

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It takes less than 60 seconds to make a first impression. ⏱️ This probably isn't a news flash to you, is it? We've all heard this statistic before. But let's really think about it---in less than 60 seconds, a new acquaintance is deciding: Is this person smart, kind, wise? Trustworthy? Someone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manners for Moms, Teaching Kids Manners Tagged With: first impressions, Manners, social graces

Miss, Ms. or Mrs.? Oh, my!

Imagine this scenario: You’ve just made a new acquaintance at church. Later in the parking lot, you see her again and begin to introduce your daughter to your new friend. But you’re stumbling… do you use Miss, Ms. or Mrs.? ? The answer is: it depends! Below is a quick and easy guide on how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Manners for Moms, Teaching Kids Manners Tagged With: adult titles, Manners, social graces, teaching kids manners

4 Must Knows for your Child’s High School Graduation

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'Tis the season for high school graduation ceremonies!  In the hustle and bustle of planning and celebrating, we forget that our kids have never graduated before. They simply don't know what to expect or how to best handle the social situations that graduation brings about. Moms, it's our job to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Teaching Kids Manners Tagged With: Manners, social graces, teaching kids manners

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