Good Manners for Today's Kids: Teaching Your Child the Right Things to Say and Do

by Bob Barnes, Emilie Barnes

Overview

Bestselling authors Bob and Emilie Barnes are a couple committed to encouraging and inspiring others to build their families on a foundation of kindness and faith. With that caring goal in mind and biblical wisdom at heart, they present their best tips, ideas, and examples to help parents guide children of any age to

• become better listeners and communicators with peers and adults
• reflect a compassionate and helping heart for others
• experience confidence in social situations
• show respect for God and others through actions and words
• display daily manners at the table, on the phone, at school, and anywhere

Filled with practical advice, this Barnes offering will strengthen parents, children, and families as they discover together how good manners make life more enjoyable while reflecting the love of God to others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736937405
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	389 KB

About the Author

Bob Barnes and his wife, Emilie, are the founders of More Hours in My Day time-management seminars and coauthors of numerous books including Together Moments for Couples and 15-Minute Devotions for Couples. Bob is also the author of the popular 15 Minutes Alone with God for Men and 5-Minute Faith Builders for Men.

Table of Contents

The Lifetime Legacy of Manners 7

Section 1 The Right Moves of Respect

Respect Is at the Heart of Manners 17

Manners School Family Activity: Etiquette Quiz 20

Kid-2-Kid Be a Good Sport: Respecting Others 24

Kid-2-Kid Visiting and Welcoming Friends: Respecting the Home 27

Kid-2-Kid Stuff, Privacy, and Public Places: Respecting People's Things 32

Kid-2-Kid Soap, Showers, and Socks: Respecting Your Self 34

Section 2 The Enjoyment of Effective Communication

Everyday Kindnesses in Action 41

Manners School Family Activity: Dialogue Role-Play 43

Kid-2-Kid Watch Your Words 47

Kid-2-Kid How to Talk to Big People 51

Kid-2-Kid Happy to Meet You 56

Kid-2-Kid Talk, Talk, Talk, We All Love to Talk 62

Kid-2-Kid Thanks a Lot 69

Section 3 The Satisfaction of Social Graces

Manners Open the Door to the Heart and the Home 75

Manners School Family Activity: Welcoming Guests by Name 78

Kid-2-Kid Everyone Loves a Party 80

Kid-2-Kid What Was That Strange Noise? 88

Kid-2-Kid You Might Do That with Your Friends 91

Kid-2-Kid School Manners 94

Section 4 The Delight of Dining Etiquette

Gather Round the Table 101

Manners School Family Activity: Setting a Table 101 104

Kid-2-Kid Manners at Mealtime 107

Kid-2-Kid Getting Specific: Table Manners 113

Kid-2-Kid Mom, Can I Use My Fingers? 115

Kid-2-Kid Dining Tips Summary 122

Section 5 The Comfort of Confidence at All Times

Building Confidence Muscles 127

Manners School Family Activity: Camp Confidence 129

Kid-2-Kid Lead the Way 136

Kid-2-Kid Confidence When Away from Home 138

Kid-2-Kid At Ease in All Situations 142

Kid-2-Kid Do We, or Don't We? 145

Section6 The Gift of Friendships and Relationships

Passing On Your Values 151

Manners School Family Activity: Friend and Family Quiz 154

Kid-2-Kid How to Be a Friend 156

Kid-2-Kid For the Guys: How to Treat Girls 161

Kid-2-Kid For the Girls: How to Talk to Boys 164

Older Kid-2-Oider Kid Oh No! Date Time 166

Happy Graduation! 169

Reference Materials 173