Why learn Etiquette from us
Your Charming Child, voted "The Best Tutoring Service in Bucks and Montgomery Counties" by The Intelligencer newspaper readers for five years in a row, provides etiquette education to children, teens and adults ages 5 and up. Our goal is to help you develop confident, courteous and compassionate children and to assist adults with networking skills as well. We serve Bucks/Montgomery Counties and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey.
Studies have shown that children are more open to etiquette instruction when taught by someone other than a parent. Also, at a younger age, they are more receptive to learning and retaining what they have learned. We are here to help parents reinforce all of the positive attributes and values children are taught at home as well as to introduce ideas and tips to help a child feel at ease.
Possessing good manners and excellent social skills is surely part of the process of becoming well-liked. Knowing the best way to communicate with confidence and empathy will allow your child to make a good impression on others. Learning why it is so important to behave certain ways really gets to the heart of how to be a conscientious human being. It will teach your child to connect with others' feelings. Putting this knowledge into practice through role-playing and interacting with others in class is the ideal way to make the lessons "stick." And, learning what not to do is just as essential. Miss Mistake™ is a character who shows the children what it looks and sounds like when the wrong thing is said or done.
This invaluable information will build your child’s self-esteem throughout his/her life leading to success in school, the workplace, and social settings. Having these tools will encourage your child to be more respectful and helpful at home as well. We strive to make learning fun and we keep our classes small for more individual attention.
Parents who wish to equip their children with this knowledge early in life will prepare them for a world of interaction and will be giving them a “leg up.” It is a most important investment with a lifetime of return. After all, what parent wouldn’t want his or her child to be polite, confident, and exceptionally charming?
We also hold private and small group sessions for teens and adults who yearn feel confident and be charming in social and business settings!
Have you ever observed a child exhibit a behavior that disappoints, shocks, or embarrasses you? Have you ever encountered a child who...
Does it make you sad to see a child who...
Would it make you proud to see your child...
We have all observed the many wonderful and joyous behaviors children exhibit but also, too often, the lack of basic manners or respect in some. Empathy for others and respect for adults seem to be going by the wayside as well. With our program, we remind children of the “old” (sometimes forgotten) rule: treat others as we would like to be treated. We focus on the feelings of others and what is right and wrong. We demonstrate this through role playing which is a fun way for children to fully understand what it is like to be in someone else’s shoes. In our Social Skills class, children not only learn how to get along with their peers, but how to respectfully interact with their parents and all adults as well.
In this high-tech world, it seems emailing and texting have replaced face-to-face communication. However, human interaction will always be a necessity and we shouldn’t deprive our children of its importance. Our Communication Skills class teaches children how to communicate with their peers, personally, helping them make friends easier.
Finally, table manners are not a “luxury” only the elite should possess. In our Dining Etiquette class, we teach basic table manners for any situation which is appreciated by all and which will be beneficial throughout one’s life at social and workplace functions.
It is obvious that life gets busy and, although parents are trying their best, it is a challenge to do everything. We are here to help you. There was a time when families lived close to one another and children were held accountable and "in check" by aunts, uncles, grandparents and neighbors. This is not always the case these days. After all, it does 'take a village' to raise a child!
Studies have shown that children are more open to etiquette instruction when taught by someone other than a parent. Also, at a younger age, they are more receptive to learning and retaining what they have learned. We are here to help parents reinforce all of the positive attributes and values children are taught at home as well as to introduce ideas and tips to help a child feel at ease.
Possessing good manners and excellent social skills is surely part of the process of becoming well-liked. Knowing the best way to communicate with confidence and empathy will allow your child to make a good impression on others. Learning why it is so important to behave certain ways really gets to the heart of how to be a conscientious human being. It will teach your child to connect with others' feelings. Putting this knowledge into practice through role-playing and interacting with others in class is the ideal way to make the lessons "stick." And, learning what not to do is just as essential. Miss Mistake™ is a character who shows the children what it looks and sounds like when the wrong thing is said or done.
This invaluable information will build your child’s self-esteem throughout his/her life leading to success in school, the workplace, and social settings. Having these tools will encourage your child to be more respectful and helpful at home as well. We strive to make learning fun and we keep our classes small for more individual attention.
Parents who wish to equip their children with this knowledge early in life will prepare them for a world of interaction and will be giving them a “leg up.” It is a most important investment with a lifetime of return. After all, what parent wouldn’t want his or her child to be polite, confident, and exceptionally charming?
We also hold private and small group sessions for teens and adults who yearn feel confident and be charming in social and business settings!
Have you ever observed a child exhibit a behavior that disappoints, shocks, or embarrasses you? Have you ever encountered a child who...
- is disrespectful with actions or words toward an adult or another child?
- misbehaves in a restaurant or is loud or messy while eating?
- uses his/her cell phone incessantly while in the company of others?
- does not practice good hygiene or dresses inappropriately?
- is unaware of others’ feelings and says or does hurtful things?
- exhibits rude behavior such as whining, bragging, interrupting or being bossy?
- rolls his/her eyes or makes faces when spoken to by an adult?
- feels entitled to things instead of appreciative and grateful?
Does it make you sad to see a child who...
- feels shy and awkward in social situations?
- is not confident and declines parties or events for fear of socializing with peers?
- does not make friends easily or does not get along with others?
- does not offer to help others he/she sees may need assistance?
- bullies others or is being bullied because he/she has a hard time relating to peers?
Would it make you proud to see your child...
- looking comfortable in a social situation and being the "life of the party"?
- including others in conversation and knowing how to be a good listener?
- aiding a child who is being bullied?
- offering his/her seat to an elderly person?
- exhibiting behaviors which makes one a good host and guest?
- opening doors and helping an adult carry packages (or in any way) without being asked?
- feeling at ease when meeting a disabled person?
- behaving in a way that doesn't embarrass you?
- knowing how to be gracious when receiving an "unappealing" gift?
- taking the initiative to write a thank you note?
We have all observed the many wonderful and joyous behaviors children exhibit but also, too often, the lack of basic manners or respect in some. Empathy for others and respect for adults seem to be going by the wayside as well. With our program, we remind children of the “old” (sometimes forgotten) rule: treat others as we would like to be treated. We focus on the feelings of others and what is right and wrong. We demonstrate this through role playing which is a fun way for children to fully understand what it is like to be in someone else’s shoes. In our Social Skills class, children not only learn how to get along with their peers, but how to respectfully interact with their parents and all adults as well.
In this high-tech world, it seems emailing and texting have replaced face-to-face communication. However, human interaction will always be a necessity and we shouldn’t deprive our children of its importance. Our Communication Skills class teaches children how to communicate with their peers, personally, helping them make friends easier.
Finally, table manners are not a “luxury” only the elite should possess. In our Dining Etiquette class, we teach basic table manners for any situation which is appreciated by all and which will be beneficial throughout one’s life at social and workplace functions.
It is obvious that life gets busy and, although parents are trying their best, it is a challenge to do everything. We are here to help you. There was a time when families lived close to one another and children were held accountable and "in check" by aunts, uncles, grandparents and neighbors. This is not always the case these days. After all, it does 'take a village' to raise a child!
