Father’s Day Etiquette for Blended Families
Mom Manners & Kids Too, Social Situations
By: Maralee McKee If only all family dynamics for Father’s Day were as simple, loving, and straightforward as the prose in store-bought greeting cards portray them to be. Dear Dad, For being there every day of my life, For holding my hand and drying my tears, For listening to my words and sharing your wisdom, Continue reading …
Five Tips for Getting Your Child to Say “Thank you” at Christmas (And All Year Long)
Mom Manners & Kids Too, Social Situations
By: Maralee McKee A classic case of opening and disregarding without slowing down to show appreciation. How do we get our children to say “thank you” and actually mean it? Though the classic Christmas carol promises that the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year,” that don’t always feel that way that way Continue reading …
7 Ways to Shine as a Party Guest & an Update on My Son
Social Situations
By: Maralee McKee Greetings! …and we’re off! It didn’t take long for Christmas to get into full gear this year, did it? It seems like I just put the last of my Thanksgiving platters back in the china cabinet and already Christmas stockings are hung by the fireplace and social invitations are hung on Continue reading …
Six Easy Tips for Knowing What to Wear
Only @ Work, Social Situations
By: Maralee McKee Eek! What am I going to wear? Is your initial joy in receiving an invitation quickly sucked away by that thought? Mine usually is. We’ve all been there! We know our clothes introduce us and speak for us from across the room before we have a chance to say Continue reading …
Trick or Treat Manners for Kids and Grown-Ups!
Social Situations
By: Maralee McKeeGreetings! It’s always great connecting with you! I haven’t been around much lately, and I miss being with you! Where have I been hiding? No place exotic I’m sad to report. I’m in my home office writing a gigantic youth etiquette curriculum, adult etiquette books, a children’s book series, and even… an Apple Continue reading …