Etiquette authority Peggy Post and noted educator Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D. show parents, grandparents, and other caregivers how to teach children manners at every age and for every situation at home, at school, and with friends. Uniquely structured by the stages of children’s development, The Gift of Good Manners helps parents set age-appropriate, realistic goals as their child’s world expands from crib and home to school, neighborhood, and community. Each section contains chapters on developing ethics; respecting self and others; and the essentials of spoken and written communication. Practical examples abound on everyday manners in countless situations: from the dinner table to restaurant dining; classroom behavior to sleepovers; first thank you notes to first dates to first job interviews.

The Gift of Good Manners proves that now, more than ever, manners are fundamental to success in life and are one of the greatest gifts parents can give.