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An Act of Kindess

As we ring in the new year and the Christmas season comes to a close, I wanted to share how a small act of kindness touched my heart. On December 21st, I placed my Christmas order for a Bûche de Noël at Bread Alone, a fabulous organic bakery in Woodstock. The next day, I was [...]

Use the Holidays to Teach Children Table Etiquette

Now that the holidays are approaching, think of all the wonderful learning opportunities that meals will present for your children to learn dining etiquette. Pull out the tablecloths, bring out the bread plates, use the grape scissors, set several glasses for beverages, and introduce a cheese course before dessert. More importantly have your children help [...]

How to Teach Your Tots Impeccable Table Manners

Someone recently asked at what age children should learn dining etiquette and table manners, which prompted my reply: “as soon as they can sit at the dinning room table.” Even I will concede that placing a lovely linen napkin upon your child’s lap doesn’t cut it when they’re still in a high chair. But as [...]

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

This morning my daughter announced during breakfast: “if you lie you break the trust of others”. I found this rather profound for a 7 year old and the timing quite opportune. The day before the Wall Street Journal featured an article “Does Fibbing Help Preserve Marital Harmony” and I was thinking of discussing the subject. [...]

Join the Manners Revolution

This morning, I received my email from Divalysscious Moms (where high heels meet high chairs) and wanted to pass along some great information for Manhattan moms. The holidays are fast approaching and we’ll be bringing the kids to grandma’s for a meal or two, or three or four. This means that table manners (or lack [...]

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