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Emily Post's the gift of good manners : a parent's guide to raising respectful, kind, considerate children / Peggy Post and Cindy Post Senning, Ed. D.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : HarperResource, c2002.Edition: 1st edDescription: xxv, 450 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 006018549X
Other title:
  • Gift of good manners
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Contents:
PART ONE: WAKING TO THE WORLD: BIRTH TO TWELVE MONTHS: Building the foundations -- First lessons in respect -- The budding communicator -- At the table -- In the larger world -- FOR EVERY AGE: Children with special needs -- PART TWO: LEARNING THE BASICS: ONE TO THREE YEARS: Establishing your values -- Respecting others -- Building communication skills -- Toddler table manners -- Going out and about -- FOR EVERY AGE: New family etiquette issues -- PART THREE: THE AGE OF DISCOVERY: THREE THROUGH FIVE YEARS: Learning about values -- Promoting respect -- The expanding world of language -- Teaching mealtime manners -- Out-and-about behavior -- FOR EVERY AGE: Working it out: parent-to-parent -- PART FOUR: THE SOCIALIZATION YEARS: SIX THROUGH TEN YEARS: Instilling values and ethics -- The importance of respect -- Oral and written communication -- Improving table manners -- Learning about the world -- FOR EVERY AGE: The over-programmed child -- PART FIVE: THE BUMPY YEARS: ELEVEN THROUGH FOURTEEN YEARS: Moral and ethical values -- Respect for self and others -- Skillful communication -- Dining manners -- Out on their own -- FOR EVERY AGE: School problems -- PART SIX: ON THE THRESHOLD: FIFTEEN THROUGH EIGHTEEN YEARS: Moral and ethical choices -- Demonstrating respect every day -- The power of communication -- The etiquette of entertaining -- The challenging world -- FOR EVERY AGE: Going to college.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

From America's trusted name in etiquette, this comprehensive guide explains step by step how to teach manners to children from toddlerhood through the teen years -- the first such Emily Post guide in more than half a century. Etiquette authority Peggy Post and noted educator Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., show parents, grandparents, and other caregivers how to teach children manners at every age and for every situation at home, at school, and with friends.

Uniquely structured by the stages of children's development, The Gift of Good Manners helps parents set age-appropriate, realistic goals as their child's world expands from crib and home to school, neighborhood, and community. Each section contains chapters on developing and demonstrating morals and ethics through specific actions; respecting oneself and others; and the essentials of spoken and written communication. Practical examples abound on everyday manners in every situation from the dinner table to restaurant dining; classroom behavior to sleepovers; and first thank-you notes to first dates and first job interviews. Special sections address parents' most asked questions; health and safety issues; toys, games, and activities; and special thoughts for grandparents.

The Posts also advise on sticky situations that today's families often face: easy ways for busy parents to teach and model mannerly behavior; navigating the social politics of birthday parties, carpools, and school events; supervising teen parties; negotiating use of the phones; and much more.

Filled with the practical examples and resourceful advice that has made the Emily Post name the etiquette choice of millions, The Gift of Good Manners proves that now, more than ever, manners are fundamental to success in life and are one of the greatest gifts parents can give.

Includes index.

PART ONE: WAKING TO THE WORLD: BIRTH TO TWELVE MONTHS: Building the foundations -- First lessons in respect -- The budding communicator -- At the table -- In the larger world -- FOR EVERY AGE: Children with special needs -- PART TWO: LEARNING THE BASICS: ONE TO THREE YEARS: Establishing your values -- Respecting others -- Building communication skills -- Toddler table manners -- Going out and about -- FOR EVERY AGE: New family etiquette issues -- PART THREE: THE AGE OF DISCOVERY: THREE THROUGH FIVE YEARS: Learning about values -- Promoting respect -- The expanding world of language -- Teaching mealtime manners -- Out-and-about behavior -- FOR EVERY AGE: Working it out: parent-to-parent -- PART FOUR: THE SOCIALIZATION YEARS: SIX THROUGH TEN YEARS: Instilling values and ethics -- The importance of respect -- Oral and written communication -- Improving table manners -- Learning about the world -- FOR EVERY AGE: The over-programmed child -- PART FIVE: THE BUMPY YEARS: ELEVEN THROUGH FOURTEEN YEARS: Moral and ethical values -- Respect for self and others -- Skillful communication -- Dining manners -- Out on their own -- FOR EVERY AGE: School problems -- PART SIX: ON THE THRESHOLD: FIFTEEN THROUGH EIGHTEEN YEARS: Moral and ethical choices -- Demonstrating respect every day -- The power of communication -- The etiquette of entertaining -- The challenging world -- FOR EVERY AGE: Going to college.

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