Learning good table manners is an essential part of children's social confidence. I'm here to help! My Everyday Etiquette after-school students love learning table manners (and it's one of my favorite topics to teach). Because most of my children's manners classes are after-school programs in … [Read more...]
Is Family Time at the Dining Table Still Important?
Is family time at the dining table important (and realistic?) 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...]
Your family’s Table Manners
Good manners and social confidence begin at the family table. Why are table manners so important? Think about all the important events that take place while dining- celebrations, meetings, interviews, dates, and business networking. As your children grow and leave the nest, you will want them … [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 simply do your best, depending on where you are and what you have to work with. On most pizza nights, my family is … [Read more...]
Top Five Table Manners Your Family Needs to Know
Let's do some math! 365 x 3 = 1,095 You and your family will eat about 1,095 meals in a year. If your children are going to do something over a thousand times a year, shouldn't they know how to do it correctly? Yes, of course, they should! Having good table manners builds confidence … [Read more...]
