A Review of Basic Dining Etiquette While out at a restaurant with my husband, I happened to observe a couple dining with a teenage boy, perhaps their son. They were well dressed and seemed familiar with formal dining, so I was startled to see the woman use her thumb to push food onto her fork […]
We love our teens and young adults in our families. We care about their future. In fact in economic times such as they are, we especially care about their financial future. This scenario may sound familiar to many of you with teens, and young adults, in your family that are learning to drive. The big […]
Christmas holiday gift-giving is a custom filled with noble intentions that sometimes have the unintended effect of sapping the cheer from shoppers. At Christmas time, we set out to choose gifts that show our affection and appreciation, but the process of finding the perfect gift can create stress. That said, to help get you started […]
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Traveling on Public Transit in Style Many children take a bus to school and, as with any public situation, following basic rules of etiquette helps to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. Whether your child takes a school bus or uses public transportation, the start of the school year is a good time to […]
Cyber-bullying is very scary and on the rise. Not sure what cyber-bullying is? It is when pre-teens or teens bully using technology. Cyber-bullying is minor against minor. If adults are bullying it isn’t cyber-bullying, it is cyber-harassment or cyber-stalking. “The dawn of social media brought with it a whole new way to interact, communicate, and […]
With the nicer weather, more and more people are getting out their bicycles to spend time outdoors. I’m blessed to live in the Greater Vancouver area where cities and municipalities have set up multiple bicycle paths, as well as skate and bike parks. However, I was recently reminded of the importance of teaching children about […]
Posted in Children Etiquette, Family Etiquette Tags: bicycles, bicycling, children, etiquette, youth Comments Off on Bicycle Safety ConsiderationsPreparing Your Child for a Positive Summer Camp Experience Sleepover summer camps provide a wonderful opportunity for children to learn new skills, develop friendships, and gain a sense of independence and autonomy. It also gives them a chance to practise their etiquette skills. Before sending your child to summer camp, review these skills to help […]
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