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Bus Etiquette

— Traveling on Public Transit in Style Many children take a bus to school and, as with any public situation, following basic rules of etiquette helps to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. Whether your child takes a school bus or uses public transportation, the start of the school year is a good time to review these etiquette rules related... [Read more...]

Looking for a unique gift idea?

This question was posed to me some time ago and, again, by someone quite recently, “Next week I will be meeting my, soon to be, Step-Mother for the very first time.  I would like to buy her a gift but have no idea what to buy. Do you have any suggestions?” A beautiful bouquet of flowers is always a welcome gift, by all, except for those... [Read more...]

Camp Etiquette

Preparing Your Child for a Positive Summer Camp Experience Sleepover summer camps provide a wonderful opportunity for children to learn new skills, develop friendships, and gain a sense of independence and autonomy. It also gives them a chance to practise their etiquette skills. Before sending your child to summer camp, review these skills to help him... [Read more...]

Is your Child a Victim of Cyber-Bullying?

Cyber-bullying is very scary and on the rise. Not sure what Cyber-bullying is? It is when pre-teens or teens bully using technology. Cyber-bullying is minor against minor. If adults are bullying it isn’t Cyber-bullying, it is Cyber-harassment or Cyber-stalking. The techniques that children use to Cyber-bully are limited only by their imagination... [Read more...]

Treat Dad Like a King on Father’s Day

A day without chores and some special surprises will most certainly make Dad’s  Father’s Day a day to remember. Not sure what to do or what to buy him? Here are some helpful tips that will definitely put a smile on his face: For those on a tight budget, make a Gift Certificate on the computer or draw and colour one on paper. Make it to... [Read more...]

Multi-family Vacations

Planning is Key to Successful Multi-family Vacations What could be better than getting away for a holiday and having your friends or extended family with you? Sharing a vacation with others can be a convenient and fun way to spend time together and you can save money by sharing the costs. Before you embark on a multi-family vacation there are a number... [Read more...]

Choosing Appropriate End-of-School Teacher Gifts

As the school year comes to an end, it is customary for students and parents to offer a gift of appreciation to teachers who have helped them throughout the year. Although, one should never feel obligated to give a teacher gift, if you were happy with their work, a gift is a nice gesture. Knick knack and ornamental items with labels professing “Number... [Read more...]

Wedding Showers

As you begin your wedding plans you will discover that there are a number of special events that take place prior to the actual wedding. The Wedding Shower is one of these exciting events with its own set of rules. The etiquette for a wedding shower shows who is supposed to host your shower, what individuals should be invited and when it should take... [Read more...]

Teach Children to Remember Their Manners When Asking for Support

It seems that children are required to raise more and more funds for their activities. Whether they are in scouts, girl guides, or team sports, children seem to frequently canvas their neighbourhoods to ask for donations or sell items to raise money. Bottle drives are very popular as a fundraising activity and actually provide a kind of service by removing... [Read more...]

Tips for Making Family Time Fun

If you have children, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of rushing from place to place, nagging and cajoling them to do chores and homework, or zoning out into your own world to de-stress in front of the TV or behind a newspaper. When we are rushed and under stress, we often forget about the big picture. Children are not young forever. They quickly... [Read more...]

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