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Ohhh... Where did all the manners go?.....

Definition of ETIQUETTE

Etiquette: the conduct or procedure required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be observed in social or official life.

Personal conduct or behavior as evaluated by an accepted standard of appropriateness for a social or professional setting .

Related Words: amenities, civilities, pleasantries; bearing, demeanor, deportment, mien; courtesy, decorum, mannerliness, politeness; formalities, protocol, rules; air, attitude, carriage, poise, polish, pose, posture, presence; custom, habit, pattern, practice (also practise), way, convention, fashion, mode, style (showing gratitude).

Truly a lost art form...

There are certain things that were automatically taught to children and all children were expected to follow the same rules. Now, all the rules are changed. Most of the rules have fallen by the wayside.

I remember a simpler time. A more easy time when neighbors truly looked out for one another. I remember a time where kids respected their elders and authority figures and they were required to show manners ALL the time or there was a consequence.

I am saddened by the amount of young people today that are out for themselves and themselves only. Now... It is unlike me to state a problem without stating a solution, so, here goes:

Parents should make it a point to talk to their children about proper etiquette. Proper manners. For the girls, how to be modest. For the boys, how to be chivalrous. If more of us paid attention to this, more children would follow a proper way of living, and there would not be such resistance since "so many other kids" were acting improperly.

Parents that truly care to teach there children have such a difficult time since there are so many children out there that our children are exposed to that do not follow basic rules of etiquette. If we all stepped up and held our children accountable, and held each other accountable, then, only then can we change the way children act, therefore changing our future, one child at a time.

Care enough to show your children how to be polite, respectful, modest, chivalrous and watch the reaction they get from other adults. Maybe not the kids (right away) but the adults... "Bobby, why don't you act like that?" Well dad, maybe because you are not doing your due diligence to hold him accountable.

Bringing up kids is work, I keep reiterating this. However, with hard work comes great successes! Successes that we can truly be proud of.

Be proud of your kids. Teach them well. Fertilize them now. Watch them bloom!

Posted by Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Be Well(TM) Life Coach
Western Mass Wellness Center

Creating Creativity... Part 2

In this clip from episode 8 of the CREATING COOPERATIVE KIDS TV SHOW, executive producer and host Bill Corbett interviews Mary-Anne DiBlasio and Croix Sather in an attempt to define what creativity is in our children and what parents can do to foster more of it.

Creating Creativity...

In this clip from the CREATING COOPERATIVE KIDS TV show, host Bill Corbett answers a parent's question about how to help kids dream big. To help him answer the question, he interviews holistic health practitioner, Mary-Anne DiBlasio.

Teach your kids the true Reason for the Season!

Jesus: Santa.
Santa: Yes?
Jesus: I'm sad.
Santa: Why are you sad? It's Christmas right? It's your birthday!
Jesus: Yeah. That's the point
Santa: Why?
Jesus: Because whenever its Christmas the kids only wait for you and not me! They only celebrate Christmas because of you! Why Santa, why not Jesus? -Dec. 25 is for Jesus not for Santa. Repost if You Believe in the True Reason for the Season!

Remember... it's not about "things" or "presents" or "bigger, better, more". Think of how much money you can save if we all celebrated a good old fashioned Christmas this year! Not to mention what else we can save! ;o)

Posted by: Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Western Mass Wellness Center

Make the Holidays Count!

It is not quantity, it is quality!

Yeh, yeh, I can hear it now... all the kids... uh, yes, it IS quantity!

Let me explain: by quality, I mean listening. Simply paying attention to what your children are truly telling you they "want". This does not always equate to "things". It may be more time with you. More time spent with mom and dad, and I mean "quality time" not just a quick hug and kiss and off to work. We are always busy. We all wear many hats. I encourage you to carve out a little bit more time for your children this Holiday Season, and see their faces light up!

And... if it does equate to things, what are those things? Things "we" think they should have? or things "they" truly want. There are so many times that parents want to shape their child's wants and desires, now, don't get me wrong, some shaping is NECESSARY for proper growth, but... parents, choose your battles, and allow your children to freely express themselves (and yes, within reason) phew... but truly... allow your children to shed their own light... not yours.

Mary-Anne DiBlasio, Be Well Kids
Western Mass Wellness Center
WesternMassWellness.com

Holidays with your children

A few things to think about:

1. How will you be spending this Holiday Season with your children?
2. What traditions are you teaching your children?
3. What will your children remember most about this upcoming Holiday Season?

You want to think long and hard on what you teach and show your children over the Holidays.

Spend quality time with family and friends. Show your children the important aspects of life. The importance of the Holiday Season. The love we should feel, not the greed. The happiness we should spread, not the competition. The feelings of joy, not sadness.

Stay tuned for great ideas you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Keep it simple. Keep it real.

By Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Western Mass Wellness Center