Children need to learn proper manners and social skills now more than ever. Competition for spots in schools and good jobs have become increasingly tough and those young people, whose social skills are well developed and natural, will stand out in the crowd and have a leg up on their peers.

Knowing the proper social graces allows children to feel confident and poised. If we can eliminate the need to worry that our manners will offend, children can partake in social situations with ease. Their focus on their goals will increase significantly and are able to avoid worrying over picking up the wrong at places such as the dining table.

It is a big mistake to assume that children will just “pick-up” good manners and social skills. The rules of etiquette must actively be taught. Starting when children are young, the basic building blocks of etiquette can be put in place much more easily. Over time, with gentle reinforcement and practice, children will hone their skills, and by then they reach adulthood they will have flawless manners.

The following workshops are specially designed to teach children to treat others with dignity and respect to create a society that is civil and thoughtful.

• “Social Graces”; Develop your poise and confidence
• “Skillful young conversationalists”; Ways to enter and exit a conversation
• “Etiquette at the Dining Table”; Know the dos and don’ts when eating