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Emily Post's The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent's Guide to Instilling Ki ndness, Consideration, and Character

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Emily Post's The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent's Guide to Instilling Ki ndness, Consideration, and Character
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peggy Post
By (author) Cindy Post Senning
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:480
Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 158
Category/GenreChild care and upbringing
ISBN/Barcode 9780060933470
ClassificationsDewey:649.7
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint HarperCollins World
Publication Date 2 August 2005
Publication Country United States

Description

Manners, fundamental social skills for success in life, are among the greatest gifts parents can give. From self-respect and respect for others to knowing how to behave in public, this comprehensive, practical guide helps parents instill age-appropriate manners as their child's world expands from toddlerhood through the teen years. This is a must-have resource for every family.

Author Biography

Peggy Post, Emily Post"s great-granddaughter-in-law, is a director of The Emily Post Institute and the author of more than a dozen books. Peggy writes a monthly column in Good Housekeeping and an online wedding etiquette column for the New York Times. Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., codirector of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., developed a training program for etiquette educators and conducts children's etiquette workshops across the U.S. and overseas. Cindy is the coauthor of all the Emily Post children's books, with her sister-in-law, Peggy Post.

Reviews

"This book offers a wealth of warm, realistic advice for raising kids who are respecful, caring, and generous." -- Sally Lee, Editor-In-Chief, Parents Magazine "Offers mannerly goals for children from babyhood to that moment when parent and child nod farewell at the college dormitory." -- Washington Times