Parents, review these party etiquette tips and coach your kids on them to ensure they will be guests who are invited back again and again. Read More
How to Raise Polite Kids
Raising polite kids is my passion. I have raised a lot of kids and I know that there are more than five things you need to do ensure they grow into kind… Read More
5 Fun & Creative Ways to Spend a Family Kindness Day
It’s important for kids to learn important core values like respect, kindness, empathy and compassion. It’s more important now than ever before… Read More
Take the Etiquette IQ Quiz
Try to answer the 10 questions in the Etiquette IQ Quiz then refer to the answers below. Read More
5 Ways to Teach Your Family Gratitude This Holiday Season
Although we at Mom’s Choice are intentional proponents of exercising an attitude of thankfulness every day of the year, having a physical holiday to focus on, especially for younger children, can help us zero in on the central theme of the Thanksgiving holiday. Because children learn best by doing, we’ve compiled a list of 5 ways that you can help teach your children to flex their gratitude muscles this holiday season. Read More
8 Things to Do When Your Child is Belligerent
My daughter was being so rude and belligerent. She was screaming at me about everything, so finally I just lost patience and yelled at her… Read More
Teach Your Child to be Polite at the Dinner Table: Tips for Table Etiquette
Think good table manners are old fashioned? They aren’t! Proper table etiquette does have a place in the modern world. Dan Gilbert shares his tips with us! Read More
Being Their Best Mommy (Instead of THE best Mommy)
I had accidentally left my shopping list at home on the counter, so remembering all of the items I need before I leave town this week had to come straight from my brain. Read More
Teaching Your Child to Set the Table
Centuries ago a French courtier discovered that it is easier to concentrate on eating if one doesn’t have to look around for one’s fork or knife at each meal. Viola! systematized table setting was born. Read More
Women, Why Do We Cut Each Other Down?
I would bet that there aren’t many of us who haven’t suffered at the hands of other women. Whether it be in the workplace, within your family unit, or in the preschool carpool line, I know that few are exempt from this behavior. I have vivid memories of bullying and intentional hurt that I still carry with me, even from nearly two decades ago. My guess is that this isn’t uncommon. Read More