The Elegant Emu by Karen M. Bobos Book Tour, Guest Post, & Giveaway! {Ends 7/15/22}

Review By LAWonder10:

The Elegant Emu is a brightly colored , beautfully illustrated by Emily Hercock. It is sure to delight littl \e girls an some little boys also.

The message it contains is, I feel, a very important, much needed one.

The story is cute, but I feel it would have been better if not done in rhyme. The flow of the rhyme wasn’t asteady, rythmatic one. Some of the words did not even rhyme.

However, the need of the content and the stunning color and design of the illustrations still earnes it Four and a Half Stars.

This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.

5 Easy Ways to Begin Incorporating Proper Etiquette

Consistency is the key when teaching children to behave well and have proper manners. It must be practiced at home as well as when in public.

1) Teach children to use the word “please” before asking for anything, and then once they receive an item to say, “Thank you.” It seems simple enough, but this takes daily practice. Do not give the child what they are asking for until they say “please.” Tell them that you are proud of them when they use the words on their own.

2) Using a sticker system is a great way to start learning proper manners. A child can earn a sticker for tasks such as:

a. using kind words

b. sharing toys

c. asking to be excused from the table

d. putting their napkin on their lap

e. sharing a compliment about their meal

Keep it simple. Try adding new tasks each week and reward them for achieving the previous week’s tasks.

3) Example is Key: If the parents aren’t using proper manners and etiquette, children cannot be expected to use proper manners and etiquette either. Try to be conscious of how you speak in front of your children. Be cautious of using bad language or words. Use please when asking them to do a task and thank you once it’s completed.

4) Keep hygienic activity in the bathroom. One of the best tips is reminding children not to touch their face unless they are in the bathroom. This well eliminate them from biting nails, picking teeth, rubbing eyes, sucking fingers, and the dreadful nose pick.

5) Remind children to say, “excuse me,” especially if they make a toot or burp in front of others. This should also be a great time to remind them to try to keep bodily functions as such in private as well.

Proper manners do not happen overnight. Be patient with your children. Once they have these good habits instilled, they will for sure make a lasting impression on everyone that they meet.