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Do You Let Your Children Eat Off the Floor?
Every mother knows about the ten-second rule, but what about shaking your child's Cheerios on to the floor? Some parents forgo the plate or bowl because lil butter fingers have a tendency to drop the cereal on the carpet so they serve their kiddo's snacks straight on ground. Other moms and dads shun that practice, but don't flinch when a cracker or piece of fruit drops and their tot picks it up to munch on.
Do You Use Mr. and Mrs. to Introduce Adults to Your Children?
Growing up, "Yes ma'am" and "No sir" were staple phrases in my house. Sticklers for manners, my parents wouldn't indulge us until we used the magic words. Along with the "ma'am" and "sir," adults were always introduced as "Mr."
Do You Think Women and Children Should Go First?
Among the stories that came out of the US Airways plane crash in the Hudson River yesterday was one about the orderly conduct in which the passengers escaped the floating fuselage. According to one survivor, women and children were the first to leave the wreckage.
Do you believe such courtesies are outdated, or should men stand back and allow women and children the chance at safety first?
Is It Your Pediatrician's Place to Monitor Manners?
Teaching a child manners is the parent's responsibility, but is it appropriate for a pediatrician to track that development? Though we rely on our kid's doctor for advice on physical ailments from sore throats to earaches, are we comfortable getting their feedback on our tot's etiquette?
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Is It Your Pediatrician's Place to Monitor Manners?
The Beckham Boys Are Brotherly and Well-Mannered
As the Beckham boys learn the ins and outs of being famous, they are also learning proper etiquette. Mama Victoria recently proudly spoke to The Times about her sons' good manners. She said:
"My mum and dad were real sticklers for good manners and so are me and David.
Has Chivalry Died For Our Children?
Is "ladies first" and gentlemen opening doors a thing of the past? As parents try to raise their sons and daughters with equality in mind, do the traditional customs of pulling out a woman's chair or walking on the outside of the road become unimportant? I hope my son grows up to be the kind of guy who hands his date his jacket when she's cold.
Do You Teach Your Tots To Mind Their Manners?
As the mother of four, one of my mom's mantras was, "Remember to say please and thank you!"
Whether she was dropping us off at a birthday party or we were out running errands, manners mattered.
Being polite was an automatic in our household so it didn't take any effort to relay that message to my own kids from the get go.
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5 Good Reasons to Wash Wee Hands
Germs, germs, everywhere and not a tot got sick. Kids who have good manners and hygiene know that washing hands is not just a polite thing to do, it is a healthy act, too. While many children learn to lather up after a trip to the potty or prior to a meal, it is important to educate young pupils on the preventative measures that a good sudsing provides.
Table Manners: Trays Help Keep Food on Table
I can't help but adore Royal VKB's Kids Puzzle Dinner Tray, $55. It was designed to make eating more fun for tots, but is extremely practical for parents at the same time. Each utensil has a special slot, which allows children to use puzzle skills to learn the correct place settings.
Babysugar Diaries: When a Sibling Wreaks Havoc
One of the first things my pediatrician said upon the arrival of baby number two was, "If you leave the room, put the baby in the pack and play so big sister can't hurt him." All was splendid. My lass fawned over her brother and caressed his bald head ad nauseam.
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