52 Modern Manners for Today's Kids is the perfect guide to help parents proactively and positively teach their kids what to do in difficult, sticky, or emotional situations.
These manners give families opportunities to connect with common language, ways to practice, and the why behind each manner. Presented in an innovative stand-up flip book, the practical tips help children gain self-awareness and create habits that will set them up for meaningful relationships and polite interactions.
This book is ideal for kids ages 4-12 and is a fun, interactive way to deliberately teach the more nuanced yet important manners our fast paced society often forgets.
A prequel to the best-selling series 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens, this book allows families to start the manners journey early and continue it through the teen years.
A few favorites:
Wait for your turn to talk.
When you have something to say, it's hard to wait, but unless it is an emergency, interrupting is not polite. When there's a break in conversation, then you can start talking. If something is very important, kindly say, "Excuse me..."
This shows respect, and it makes people more willing to listen to you.
Some families create a special signal for kids to use when they need to get a busy adult's attention. This might work well for you.
Let's Practice!
Role play or talk about these storylines:
Know the difference between telling and tattling
It can be hard to know when you need to tell a teacher or adult about something important and when it's just tattling. Before you decide to tell an adult think about why you are doing it:
If so, it's important to share it honestly with an adult.
If so, you can ignore it, or talk to the person yourself. If that person isn't willing to work things out, then you can ask an adult for help.
Let's practice!
This book is such an excellent way to teach and connect!