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Manners Matter: The anatomy of a thank-you card

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

Heidi Thomas of GYManners shares when you should — and how to — write a thank-you note.

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Manners Matter: Navigating a wedding with kids in tow

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

Weddings are an opportunity for kids to showcase their good manners.

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Manners Matter: Practice good etiquette at the table

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

Family dinner can be a time to allow your children to practice their table manners and exercise self control.

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Manners matter — even during the thrill of the (egg) hunt

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

This year, whether you are hosting or attending an egg hunt, follow these simple tips to help your child learn the importance of being considerate to others and sharing.

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Manners Matter: Comment with your favorite table manners teaching tips to win tickets to Saturday Soiree

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

Leave a comment with your creative solutions for encouraging good table manners for a chance to win two tickets “Saturday Soiree: An evening of food, fun, art and music” in New Freedom.

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Manners Matter: Consistency key for managing manners

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

Etiquette expert Heidi Thomas offers advice for teaching manners while co-parenting.

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Manners Matter: Meet etiquette expert Heidi Thomas

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Heidi Thomas

As a new part of the Smart magazine blog, etiquette expert Heidi Thomas will be contributing posts each Wednesday about common etiquette issues and how to promote good manners in your family.

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Experts share age-appropriate etiquette lessons for kids

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Smart Staff

Teaching manners to children takes time, practice, patience, consistency and plenty of reinforcement.

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Helping children have manners that Sparkle and Shine

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Smart Staff

Heidi Thomas is a certified etiquette trainer at Sparkle & Shine Model Charm School.

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Check out the January/February 2013 issue of Smart

Posted on December 21, 2012 by April Trotter

From cellphones to thank-you cards to table settings, you’ll find all the do’s and don’ts inside this issue of Smart.

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