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Teaching Children Etiquette Through Golf

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Etiquette lessons come in different forms and children can learn manners in unconventional ways.  This week both my girls started golf lessons.   Watching the golf pro impart his knowledge reminded me that golf is more than swinging a club at a ball.  There’s the etiquette that surrounds the game.  Too often people focus on their [...]

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Is Discipline a Bad Word?

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This week has been a difficult one for both me and my child. Despite repeated warnings, my oldest daughter continued to push the envelope until finally we had no alternative but to discipline her.    It wasn’t just about demonstrating acceptable behavior (or lack thereof).   My daughter needed to learn that she has choices and [...]

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Use the Holidays to Teach Children Table Etiquette

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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 [...]

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How to Teach Your Tots Impeccable Table Manners

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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 [...]

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