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Tips to boost your child's confidence for the new school year!
Traveling with the kids this summer?
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As parents you know how hard it can be flying with children. Putting a child in a cramped space for hours with a plane filled with people can be a daunting task.
The following tips you may find helpful.
The following tips you may find helpful.
- Before you leave on your trip sit down and explain airport procedure. Let them know they will have to go through security and are expected to take their shoes, belts and jackets off and place them in a bin on the conveyor belt.
- When booking your flight think about the time of travel. The best time to travel is at night when kids are exhausted and want to sleep.
- Airports can be very crowded and busy. It is a good idea to teach your child to walk on the right side of the walkway and go with the flow of traffic.
- When boarding the plane and walking down the aisle remind your child to carry their items low and in front of them so they won't hit anyone going down the isle.
- Window seats are the ticket as it will keep your child entertained for a little while and make sure they have fastened their seat belt.
- Explain the importance of respecting others on the plane by not raising their voice, kicking the seat or pulling on the back of seat of the person in front of them when they get up.
- Bring plenty of snacks and gum. Gum will help clear their ears as the plane climbs in altitude. Feeding a bottle to an infant works well too.
- Pack in your child's backpack, a new toy, a couple of games, books, some crayons and paper, iphone with ear buds, and laptop. The more things they have to occupy their time, the least likely they will to act up.
- When the plane lands the disembark process is important to know. Passengers in front of you go first to retrieve their carry on items and line up to walk down the aisle.
Look for us on Arizona Midday NBC channel 12 on June 23rd!
Destry and I will be talking about modern day wedding etiquette.
Please visit our website www.itsallaboutetiquette.com to enroll for our upcoming kids Summer Etiquette Camp!
Summer Etiquette Camp
Would you like your child to get a few helpful and fun-filled lessons in
manners and proper etiquette this summer? As much as you try teaching
manners and proper etiquette at home, sometimes children just need to
learn these important lessons from another adult. Certified etiquette
instructor, SueAnn Brown, owner of It’s All About Etiquette, will offer
four-day summer etiquette camps running Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to
noon. Children learn proper dining skills, how to set a table, proper
introductions, how to write thank-you notes, proper eye contact, shaking
hands, phone etiquette, and many more valuable life lessons. Your child
will be amazed at how much fun learning about manners and proper
etiquette can be. Cost is $225 per child. Sibling discounts are
available. The cost of the camp includes a dining tutorial, class
supplies, healthy snacks, and an etiquette reference book. Advanced
registration is required. Space is limited.
For more information or to
register your child, call (480) 510-6346 o visit www.itsallaboutetiquette.com
How Are Your Teen's Social Skills?
Look Familiar?
With texting soaring are social skills dropping? YES...Two-thirds of the teens surveyed in the Pew research study reported that they are more apt to text with their cell phones than use them for spoken conversation.
With college and job interviews in the near future how are your teen's social skills?
Our half-day workshop "Essential Etiquette for Teens" will help prepare your teen for the many new social and business situations they will face as young adults and will provide them with the self-confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation that is essential as they move into the next phase of their lives.
The following topics will be covered:
Proper
Introductions - Handshakes And Eye Contact - Body Language - The Art Of
Small Talk - How To Speak With The Right Tone With Clarity - Leadership
Qualities - How To Make A Positive First Impression
Be
The Perfect Guest - Invitations And Thank-You Notes - Techno-Etiquette
And Social Networking - Dating Etiquette - Common Courtesies In Public
Places
Table Skills and Dining
Manners - Informal/Formal Place Setting - American/Continental Dining -
Proper Use Of Dining Utensils - Eating Various Foods - Seating A Lady
At The Table - Tipping Guidelines
Interviewing
Tips For College & Job Interviews - Dressing The Part - Be A Good
Listener - Interview Follow Up Calls And Thank-You Notes - Grooming
& Skin Care - Graduation Celebration
The workshop is interactive, entertaining and educational!
Date: March 18th
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (lunch in provided)
Fee: $200.00 per student
Location: Scottsdale
Please visit our website to register or call 480 510-6346
Look for us on Arizona Midday February 27th! Destry and I will be discussing how to eat difficult foods. Fork or Fingers?
It’s Never Too Early to Start
Learning Manners and Proper Etiquette
A
good age to start teaching manners to your child is around the age of two
years. At this age children start
understanding that other people have the same feeling just like them. It becomes easier to teach your child that
their behavior affects others.
Example: Peter receives a
birthday present from Uncle Joe, “Peter, what do you say when you receive a
gift? “Thank you.” By gentle prompting by parents children can
start learning to say please, thank you and you’re welcome.
Teaching
your two year to apologize will need a little more prompting on the parent’s
part. At this age your child understands
empathy but probably won’t apologize on his own. When your child hits another child the parent
should explain that, "We don't hit; hitting hurts." Then, prompt him
to apologize: "When we hurt someone, we say, 'I'm sorry.'"
The
same would be true for not sharing toys. At this age children do not like to
share. Start off by setting up a play
date with another child and have your child offer toys to his playmate. This also will need some parent prompting. The prompting would be, “When we don’t share
our toys it makes Sally sad.”
At
this age you can also start teaching your child where their napkin
belongs. You can start working with your
child that food belongs on the plate and not on the floor. Start out with a plastic plate and encourage
him to use his utensils. Discourage him
from throwing food on the floor by saying, “Food stays on your plate and does
not belong on the floor.”
Something
else starts to happen at this age, nose picking and potty training. This can be rather embarrassing for the
parent. The best way to deal with nose
picking is to simply give your child a tissue.
As for the potty talk your child will probably have all kinds of words
to utter for this one. You will have to
deal with as they will need to use these words to communicate what they have to
do. But if they are saying these words
to get a reaction out of you, don’t show them any emotion. Take it as a matter of fact.
I
believe the best way to raise your child is with the old golden rule, “Do unto
others as they would do unto you.” Treating
other people like they would want to be treated is something they can relate
too.
Learning
good manners and proper etiquette is an ongoing life long experience. As your child grows so do their manners. Consistency is a must when teaching your
children etiquette as well as parents being the example. Good manners start at home.
It
is important to start teaching your child manners early so manners become a way
of life and something a child does automatically.
Please go to our website for upcoming etiquette courses for children and teens!
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What fork do I use?
Be
prepared for those holiday dinner parties with some helpful tips.
Familiarize yourself with a formal place setting
LEFT SIDE OF DINNER
PLATE
RIGHT SIDE OF DINNER PLATE
Salad Fork
Oyster Fork
Fish Fork
Soup Spoon
Dinner Fork
Tea Spoon
Fish Knife
Salad Knife
Dinner Knife
Glassware from right to left - Sherry Glass,
White Wine, Red Wine, Champagne, Water Glass
Above Dinner Plate - Dessert Fork and Spoon
Plate above forks - Bread Plate with Butter
Spreader
Guest Seating Card
Quick dining tips:
When you are
seated at the dinner table, open your napkin half way and place it on your lap
Thank the
cook
Pass food to
the right
Keep elbows
off the table
After using
an eating utensil it doesn't belong on the table it is placed on your dinner
plate
Take small
bites of food
Chew with
your mouth closed
Use please
and thank you
Salt and
pepper are passed together
When finished with your meal place your napkin to the left of your plate
NO
CELL PHONES AT THE TABLE
Start eating
when everyone has been served and leave the table when everyone has finished
their meal
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
For more information about our upcoming Etiquette Courses please visit us on our website www.itsallaboutetiquette.com or call 480 510-6346
BOOO....
DON'T BE A GOBLIN ON HALLOWEEN!
Practice good manners when you Trick-Or-Treat!
DON'T BE A GOBLIN ON HALLOWEEN!
Practice good manners when you Trick-Or-Treat!
To plan for this festive day, we're establishing some general
ground rules for those on the "receiving" end.
- Stay on the walk-way to the front door. You don't want to mow down your neighbor’s prize mums.
- Ring the door bell twice, if there is no response move on to another home.
- Homes that are dark should not be approached. They are either not at home or do not wish to participate in Halloween.
- Carry a flash light at all times so cars can see you and you can see where you're walking.
- Be courteous when someone answers the door, say "Trick-or-Treat" nicely.
- Be sure to say, "Thank you" after receiving your treat.
- Never go into someone's home.
- Only eat candy that is wrapped.
- Time to start Halloween is when it becomes dark outside and not past 9:00 p.m.
- Don't rifle through the candy to find your favorite treat. Take one treat unless told otherwise.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Be sure to tune in to Arizona Midday channel 12, on October 31st at 12:30 p.m. Destry and I will be talking more about Halloween Etiquette!
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