Category Archives: Children’s etiquette
Are we teaching children to be disrespectful?
I occasionally teach children’s etiquette classes and I always introduce myself as Ms. Clise to the children. When I ask the kids in my class how they address their teachers and their parent’s friends the majority of them say they … Continue reading
Teaching children table manners
Guest post by Sarah Morris on behalf of Primrose: preschools with a well-rounded curriculum and a passion for educating children. The art of tables manners will always be in fashion and can add great value to the lives of your … Continue reading
P’s & Q’s: 5 Tips to Get Your Child Writing Great Thank You Notes
This is a guest post by J.J. Mogan, a writer for Parchment. Any parent knows that getting children to complete even the simplest tasks, such as putting pajamas in the clothes hamper or turning a light off when leaving a … Continue reading
The Five Essential Manners Your Child Needs to Succeed
I had the honor of being a guest on the 24/7 Moms webcast with the founder Trisha Novotny. I talked about the five essential manners you child needs to succeed.
Halloween Dos and Don’ts
This is a guest post by Rachel Burke, student and Clise Etiquette intern. On the one night of the year when we encourage our children to talk to strangers and accept candy from them, parents need to be on top … Continue reading
Why a Thank You Note?
I’m a member of Women Business Owners and am on the Ambassador Committee, which is essentially the committee that greets and orients new members. We had a committee meeting last week and the topic of thank you notes came up. … Continue reading
Are You Helping Your Child To Succeed?
The other day my husband, Eric, and I grabbed a fast dinner at Whole Foods Market. We love the variety of options and how easy it is to get a quick meal. As I was enjoying my chicken mole I … Continue reading
Are you Polly Poise or Freak-Out Fred?
I recently taught a social skills etiquette class to some high school students from Puget Sound Community School. One of the topics I covered was poise. I asked my students what poise meant to them. They replied “good posture”, “being … Continue reading
Is Chivalry Still Appropriate Today?
I’ve been asked to teach a kid’s etiquette class to both boys and girls. As I’ve been putting together the curriculum, I had to pause when it came to teaching appropriate behavior for boys for treating girls and women in this … Continue reading
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