Modern Manners for Moms & Dads: Practical Parenting Solutions for Sticky Social Situations (For Kids 0-5) (Parenting etiquette, Good manners, & Child rearing tips)

Be a Confident Parent from Day OneParenting doesn’t happen in a bubble, but you wouldn’t know that from other parenting books. Dive into this humorous, often irreverent take on what parenting in public is really like.Real-world advice on the embarrassing moments parents with young kids face every day. When you’re raising kids, you’re thrown into dilemmas you could never have dreamed up. A diaper disaster in the middle seat during take-off. Naked baby bath photos your mother-in-law posts online without permission. An unexpected gift that leads to a tantrum in front of the gift-giver. How can you turn your reactions into opportunities to be an A+ parent and friend, role model, and member of your community?They've done the research so you don't have to. Authors Sarah Davis, Ed.D., and Evie Granville, M.Ed., are educators and moms to six young kids between their two families, manners mavens, and creators of a blog and podcast dedicated to parenting etiquette questions. Beyond good manners do’s and don’ts, Modern Manners for Moms & Dads unpacks the complicated social code for parents of kids ages 0 to 5. Sarah and Evie help readers discover their public parenting style within a unique framework, analyze their gut reactions to sticky situations, and choose a course of action that balances their needs, their child’s, and others’.Written by and for busy parents, this guide includes parenting tips, lists, charts, pop quizzes, personal anecdotes, and practical advice. Modern Manners for Moms & Dads also offers child rearing guidance from real experts on:Leading your family with kindness and awarenessSetting a good example (and realistic expectations) for little onesMaintaining friendships and good communicationIf you are a fan of etiquette books such as A Kid’s Guide to Manners, Dude That’s Rude, or 365 Manners Kids Should Know, you’re going to love Modern Manners for Moms & Dads (Kids 0–5). Modern Manners for Moms & Dads offers practical, real-world advice on all the sticky social situations parents face with young children face every day. Written by two experienced moms who are also educators and “manners mavens,” it will uncover a secret social code for parents of kids age 0 to 5 who want to lead their families with kindness and awareness, set a good example for little ones, maintain friendships with other parents, and keep it real when it comes to expectations.
•An etiquette survival guide: There is no other book on the market that deals with the social issues that today’s parents of young children face on a daily basis.•Large and constantly renewing markets. About four million babies are born in the US each year, many of them to new parents who will appreciate a book that offers guidance on how to handle their new role in today’s world with grace, confidence, empathy, and morality. •Large secondary market: Grandparents, nannies, and other childcare workers will provide a secondary audience for Modern Manners for Moms & Dads since most of the content will apply to anyone caring for young children.