How To Teach Kids Manners – In the Modern World

How To Teach Kids Manners  - In the Modern World Children and manners are almost as hot a topic in the modern era as in our grandmothers day, if a quick search in Google is any indication.  While I am not sure what manners training looked like in our great grandmothers day (beyond the pages of stodgy old books…) From parenting magazines to mommy bloggers to webpages for etiquette classes like the ones we hold for kids from four to eighteen at In Good Company, the internet is full of advice on ki [...]

Parenting On The Go – Travelling with little ones

PARENTING ON THE GO – Travelling with little ones If you have ever spent time travelling with children - or been the unwilling witness to a parent dealing with a child having a tantrum in an airplane, train, or bus- you know that even the most carefully laid travel plans can turn into a challenge with kids in tow. You may have even witnessed frustrated parents have mini meltdowns of their own in embarrassment at not being able to calm down a toddler having a tantrum. Everyone should have a littl [...]

Leading Experts Prove Civility Matters!

LEADING EXPERTS PROVE CIVILITY MATTERS! The often repeated idea that today's children are far ruder than kids of previous years to their teachers is pretty much a sadly accepted truth these days. We hear shocking stories of classroom behavior we older folks feel sure we would never have gotten away with (though a recent UK news article prefaced an article on the topic with the provocative headline "If you think today's kids are rude in the classroom wait til you see the teachers." The truth is - [...]

Children And Good Digital Manners

CHILDREN AND GOOD DIGITAL MANNERS In Good Company CEO Lew Bayer was recently asked to comment on children and “good digital manners.” She had this to say : “As a civility expert for the past 18 years, my companies  offer social skills training and supports for both parents and children. I would say that parents should think first about whether a 7-10 year old for example needs to be online at all - e.g., emailing and engaging in Facebook or Tweeting etc.  Our research shows that if children firs [...]

In Good Company Holiday

The holiday season is a source of joy and festive entertainment for all, but nowhere else do we see the magic and wonderment of the holidays than through the eyes of a child. Some of us kids at heart still feel the same magic during the holidays as we did when we were young, but it simply cannot compare to marveling with delight at holiday stories of Santa and the oil that lit the lamps for eight nights, or the excitement of unwrapping holiday gifts. The holidays are a feast for the sense, and f [...]

Starting a Training Business? Here are some Business First steps!

Starting a Training Business?    Here are some Business First steps! No matter what kind of business you are interested in starting, Entrepreneur Magazine recently printed an article with some excellent advice for any business owner to be.   We’ve taken some of that great information and condensed it down for you – and made it appropriate for those interested in starting a training business, like In Good Company. These ideas are taken from Rule's Book of Business Plans for Startups The business [...]

Learning How To Communicate Well Leads To Success – Social Skills Matter!

LEARNING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WELL LEADS TO SUCCESS - SOCIAL SKILLS  MATTER! Recent statistics have shown that the most valuable skill a child can learn - even more valuable than math  is how to communicate well. From the written word to the verbal, how a person communicates is central to their personal, social and professional success.  Someone who does not know how to communicate well with others will find themselves on the outside looking in at good jobs, and even at friendships and relationshi [...]

#Kindness Challenge

November was a tough month for everyone in our country. A divisive election came to a close and there is a strong sense that we need to come together to heal and support the next generation. Because of this, we are calling on you to help us unite the country through character. Starting tomorrow (Giving Tuesday) Character.org will be sponsoring the #KindnessChallenge on social media to inspire everyone around us to act with intentional kindness. We know that when one person acts out of kindness, [...]

“Kindness Has Real Benefits For Personal Happiness Of Children”

"KINDNESS HAS REAL BENEFITS FOR PERSONAL HAPPINESS OF CHILDREN" "Kindness has some real benefits for the personal happiness of children," says Professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl of the University of British Columbia.  She goes on to say that kindness also has benefits for the classroom community. This doesn't surprise Lew Bayer, CEO of In Good Company. Also the CEO of Civility Experts, with deals with etiquette in the workplace and author of the recent bestseller,  "The 30% Solution -  How Civil [...]

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