Studies show that kids who are well-mannered are more confident and successful and have better relationships. What parent doesn't crave that for their child? In this practical book, parents, teachers, and child-care providers will discover the keys to raising well-mannered children--with results in less than six weeks. From training a two-year-old to say "please" to talking with a teenage boy about his treatment of girls, this book unfolds step-by-step techniques for teaching manners. It also shows parents how to instill in their children a true concern for others and encourages them to grab hold of every teachable moment they can to show their children something they can use the rest of their lives.

For parents everywhere who have had lovely family dinners ruined by misbehaving children, help is at hand. This guide provides a humorous, hands-on, parent-friendly approach to teaching children of all ages good manners in a wide variety of social situations, from accepting gifts graciously to which foods are OK to eat with fingers. Each chapter tackles a different situation, gives a brief outline of what manners are appropriate for it, and offers advice on how to teach and reinforce them to children of different ages. There is also a "What to Expect" chart broken down by age, and a Q & A section devoted to questions concerning children and manners.

Manners, fundamental social skills for success in life, are among the greatest gifts parents can give. From self-respect and respect for others to knowing how to behave in public, this comprehensive, practical guide helps parents instill age-appropriate manners as their child’s world expands from toddlerhood through the teen years. This is a must-have resource for every family.

This book is for every parent or grandparent who wants well-behaved children, but doesn't want to be the manners police. Written by a nationally recognized manners expert, it offers contemporary rules of correct behavior, plus detailed instructions on how to teach them effectively. Good manners improve children's self-confidence, enhance their competitive edge in the workplace, and make their parents proud.-- Not just a list of manners, but how to teach them-- Not just rules, but reasons for the rules-- Biblical foundations for manners-- Four personality styles, and how to teach children with each of them-- Table manners, personal introductions, correspondence and more

Unlock the key to creating a cultivated life for your child with this precise parenting guide. You will learn how to raise an engaging, accomplished and sophisticated child, one who gets noticed for all the right reasons. From fine dining, travel and art appreciation to navigating social media with integrity - Beyond Good Manners: How to Raise a Sophisticated Child will show you how to take your child to the next level. Whether your child is 5 or 15 this is the one book you will reference time and again for advice and techniques that are relevant, practical and insightful.

Be a Confident Parent from Day One This is not your grandma's etiquette guide. Dive into this humorous, often irreverent take on social problems all parents face, combined with concrete and practical solutions. Real-world advice on the sticky social situations parents with young kids face every day. Most of us think we're walking into parenthood prepared. We bought the fancy diapers, we aced the hospital's baby-care class, and we've heard every labor and delivery horror story. But, becoming a parent means a whole new world of embarrassing, social dilemmas you could never have dreamed up, plus navigating new friendships with other moms and dads as you build your tribe. Discover everything we learned the hard way. Authors Sarah Davis, Ed.D., and Evie Granville, M.Ed., are experienced educators with advanced degrees, moms to six young kids between their two families, manners mavens, and creators of a blog and podcast dedicated to parenting etiquette questions. In Modern Manners for Moms & Dads, Sarah and Evie uncover a social code for parents of kids age 0 to 5, as well as reveal readers' Public Parenting Perspective with a framework that helps parents balance their child's wishes and well-being, their own comfort and boundaries, and the others' expectations. Written by and for busy parents, this guide includes lists, charts, pop quizzes, personal anecdotes, and practical advice. Modern Manners for Moms & Dads also offers guidance from real experts on: Leading your family with kindness and awareness and setting a good example for little ones Maintaining friendships and keeping it real when it comes to expectations Navigating complicated social situations that every new parent will face If you are a fan of books such as A Kid's Guide to Manners, Dude That's Rude, or 365 Manners Kids Should Know, you're going to love Modern Manners for Moms & Dads: Practical Parenting Solutions for Sticky Social Situations (Kids 0-5).