Blogs Posts in Kids Etiquettes category; 186 blog posts

Manners Rule: No Sneeze Necessary (Video)

How cute is a polite child? Especially one who loves her mom and dad? This adorable video was sent into our ParentDish YouTube group and we had to share it with the rest of you. Clearly, this blonde munchkin is embracing the concept of p [...]

Posted On : Sep, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

How to Teach your Children Etiquette

We teach our children by example. When we practice etiquette at the dinner table, our children will see that it's important and follow our lead. Start by teaching your kids to set the dinner table the proper way each night for d [...]

Posted On : Sep, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Beetham children learn chess, table etiquette

And, how are they able to achieve this? Through the implementation of a Chess Camp at the Beetham Gardens Police Youth Club. The holiday camp is in its tenth year running and is part and parcel of a Crime Prevention Strategy co-ordinated [...]

Posted On : Jul, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

Cooking with Kids - Cooking, etiquette, tasting, this class ...

One may wonder how to connect a children's cooking and etiquette class? Teacher Pat Cordova uses the meal to bridge the gap. This past week, several area youngsters met in the kitchen of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2010 | Comments : 0

Bunnell group's free summer camp shows kids the ropes

Singing the nursery rhyme "oranges and lemons, the bells of St. Clement's ... " while jumping "inside, outside, inside out ... " is lost on most children these days, replaced by cell phone text messages sent in co [...]

Posted On : Jul, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

Teach Kids Social Skills Early For Success Later

It may seem like a no-brainer for most people, but today's younger generations seem to lack basic social skills, which becomes evident when they try to start careers. Children growing up in a digital era seem to have a confused view [...]

Posted On : Jul, 06 2010 | Comments : 0

Etiquette in Edinburgh

Eat your heart out, Microsoft Surface! Musicians are taking up interactive tables as new ways of making their creations physically accessible, so listeners can reach out and touch the work. Etiquette is a new interactive installation [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Teaching Social Skills to Kids

A few months ago, I ran into a neighbor at the library. As I stopped to say hello, her 12-year-old son did something that shocked me. He looked me in the eye and said, “It’s nice to see you again.” I j [...]

Posted On : Jul, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

Give kids social skills to get ahead

The college students who showed up with bare midriffs and never contributed to discussions during Faye Rogaski's communication classes were surprised when they weren't picked for coveted internships and jobs. They would also [...]

Posted On : Jul, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

A new dance and etiquette school opens its doors

Positively enhancing lives is what Fleur de Lis Academy is all about, said Michelle Sperry, the dance and etiquette school's founder. On Saturday, June 12, Fleur de Lis Academy, which offers dance lessons, etiquette classes and helps [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2010 | Comments : 0

Teach Your Child Gift Etiquette

It's a watercolor picture for her room that Auntie Liz painted herself. Will your daughter say the right thing after she rips off the wrapping paper?Frankly, you may need to prep her ahead of time, so seize the moment now and avoid s [...]

Posted On : Jun, 21 2010 | Comments : 0

What to do when kids refuse to spend time with dad

Q: My ex-husband is now living with the woman he left me for. Unfortunately my children (ages 9 and 13) were aware of the affair. Our son hasn't spoken to his dad in over a year. I have tried diligently to make sure that at least our [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

How to teach modern manners for kids

Teaching your child to use the right fork or fold his or her napkin properly may seem like a nice after-thought in today's world, but modern etiquette experts say proper social graces can affect your child's future. These d [...]

Posted On : Jun, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Creative Kids

Isabella Lunde, 14 months, goes nose to nose with a stuffed dog at the Just Paws Pet Wear booth at the 35th annual Creative Chaos at the Vernon Recreation Centre Complex. More than 20,000 people attended the three-day show helping raise [...]