Tag: social graces

Big Kids

June 30

Good Manners Matter so Much to These Moms They Put Up a Company

"Etiquette and social graces are essential life skills."

Working moms China Jocson, Happy Ongpauco-Tiu, and Ana Roces have turned their shared parenting values into a business venture, one that addresses the need to learn good manners and right conduct.It's called Mini Manners, and China describes it her as a “finishing
Preschooler

April 13

Common Courtesies book series

It's time we bring back good manners, and where best to start but with our own family?

Being a parent is a serious job that entails lifelong commitment: you carry your children in your womb for nine months, give birth to them, and care for them to make sure they are fed, healthy, and safe. However, the bigger job
Love & Relationships

October 28

5 Uncomfortable Social Situations and How to Fix Them

Don’t like your husband’s friends? Prefer to stay home than party? Bumped into a former suki hairstylist? Here's what you can do.

We’ve all gone through sticky social situations, and felt deep embarrassment or regret over what we said…or didn’t say. As speech and etiquette coach Valerie Cruz Tapalla points out, “It’s not always black and white. It’s the gray areas we need to
Inspiration

April 26

5 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Post That Judgy Comment

Mom shaming is probably one of the worst things one can do online.

Photo from care.comIs it us or has online shaming become expected from all of us? We admit we can be critical and, yes, judgmental, in our private moments. But to be plain mean to someone that you don't know personally and do it online? To
Toddler

August 14

Toddler Milestone Markers: 33rd Month

Educate yourself on your 33-month-old child's growth and learn more about his developmental milestone markers.

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