Daily Archives: November 11, 2014


goodManners: Say something nice Tips for teaching your children how to give and receive compliments

When was the last time someone acknowledged you with a genuine compliment? How did you feel? When was the last time you offered someone a genuine compliment?   With everything going on in life it’s sometimes easy to forget the power of a compliment. The Webster Dictionary defines a compliment as “an admiring remark”.  Mark Twain […]


goodManners: Mind your manners What kinds of questions are appropriate for kids to ask?

Children are naturally inquisitive and curious about almost everything. Young children seem to have endless questions. As parents, our job is to help children understand their world and a myriad of other topics. We praise young children for asking questions. We want to foster a healthy drive for information that can sometimes only be obtained […]


goodManners: Proper Carpool Etiquette

It’s that time again: back to school time. For most parents that also means the beginning of after school activities. Whether you have more than one child, work, like to take an occasional break from constantly chauffeuring your child, or any combination of the three – carpooling is frequently the answer. I’m sure most of […]