HOW ETIQUETTE HELPS YOUR KIDS DEMONSTRATE KINDNESS

<p>At its core, etiquette is a set of skills that we use to help others feel valued. Our polite (or rude) behaviors send unspoken messages about what we cherish. If <em>your </em>kids could use help with being more refined or kinder to those around them, this episode with special guest Monica Irvine is for you! Visit Monica's site at <a href="https://www.theetiquettefactory.com/" target="_blank">The Etiquette Factory</a> and learn about her curriculum that teaches manners. She says that purposeful parenting means creating and recognizing opportunities for our children to practice generosity, compassion, and empathy.&nbsp;That's what etiquette is.&nbsp;</p> <p>• — • — • — • — • — • —<br> LISTENER COUPON CODE&nbsp;</p> <p>★<a href="https://www.bookshark.com/podcast-5">Request your coupon code</a> to use on any purchase at bookshark.com.<br> • — • — • — • — • — • —</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS<br> <br> 01:14 What is etiquette?&nbsp;</p> <p>03:27 How Monica entered the homeschool world.</p> <p>04:35 A homeschool hack: Use documentaries at lunchtime for history lessons.</p> <p>07:28 What inspired Monica to create a curriculum to teach etiquette.</p> <p>10:28 Teaching out of correction has a negative connotation. So teach manners as part of your homeschool for better reception.</p> <p>14:41 Why etiquette is as important as language arts and math.</p> <p>16:02 The unspoken messages that rude (and polite) behaviors send.</p> <p>20:42 It's bad etiquette to point out someone else's bad etiquette.</p> <p>21:46 Monica' motivation for being polite: "I would never want my laziness to cause someone else inconvenience."<br> <br> 23:01 Having great manners will help your children stand out.</p> <p>24:14 What is honor? Who is an honorable person? What makes a civil society?</p> <p>31:54 Knowing etiquette can help kids who feel anxiety in social situations.</p> <p>35:02 The skill of noticing.</p> <p>• — • — • — • — • — • —<br> <br> Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool cu