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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Drum Roll Please.....this weeks MOMTOURAGE winner is...

Drum roll please...... this weeks MOMTOURAGE Winner is Renee Hall This weeks

giveaway was Jump Start World - 1st Grade CD Rom.

Thanks MOMTOURAGE moms for shouting out about us this week. Be sure to enter this weeks contest beginning today.

Winners be sure to email us at win247moms@gmail.com with your shipping information.

Table Talk

Tonight's Table Talk
....to create conversation

Q: Which is better: your short-term or long-term memory?

Riddle:
Q: A container without hinges, lock or a key, yet a golden treasure lies inside me. What am I?

A: An egg.

(each day 24/7 MOMS posts a question and riddle to help you create dinner time conversation with your families)t

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Elbows Off The Table It's National Etiquette Week

May 9th - 13th is National Etiquette Week - Time to spiffy up those manners in our homes :

My favorite scene in the movie cheaper by the dozen is the crazy breakfast scene where the missing frog reappears and creates complete mayhem.

This scene reminds me of the continued need for table manner training in my home.

I admit my children are not perfectly mannered at the dinner table and I'm sure if you were a mouse hiding in my kitchen you would hear many elbows off the table reminders during our family meal time - " Sit up" , "chew with your mouth closed" , " Stop making those noises", " wait your turn to talk", " Stay seated" and the list goes on. I remind myself that one day the training will pay off and there will be far less reminders during our family meal time. But, for now I am just trying to keep the scene in Cheaper by the dozen from breaking out in my home.

Here are the guidelines for table manner training that the Novotny family is working on: ( notice I said working on)

Manner training MUSTS for Parent :

1. Teach by example - be the manner model.

2. Be patient - it takes time to teach manners.

3. Eat meals together as a family - great place to learn and practice manners added bonus it creates family bonding.

4. Choose 2 - 3 manners at a time to work on.

Rules for Elbows off the table:

1. Wash hands and face prior to coming to the table.

2. Place Napkin on your lap.

3. Bow your head and close your eyes during prayer ( grace).

4. Do not begin eating until given the OK to start by adult.

5. Remain at the table until excused.

6. Keep elbows and other body parts off the table while eating .

7. Chew with your mouth closed and don’t talk until your mouth is empty.

8. If you don't like the food you have been served do not make comments about it.

9. No reaching across the table, instead ask by saying "please pass the......".

10. Enter into the conversation with those at the table.

11. No burping, slurping or other inappropriate sounds at the table.

12. Ask permission to be excused from table when finished.

13. Tell whom ever provided the meal Thank You.

14. Offer to help with after meal clean-up.

Your Turn: What are your Table manner rules or training methods?

Best Educational TV Shows for Kids

If you like your kids to learn a thing or two during their time in front of the TV, then be sure to check out these educational TV shows. From classics like Sesame Street to newer favorites like Sid the Science Kid, there's no shortage of smart -- and fun -- shows out there for kids.
Dr's do only recommend only 30min a day of tv.

AGE 2
TV: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse -
Where to watch: Disney Channel
Fun and learning abound in this mouse's house.

AGE 2

TV: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood -
Where to watch: PBS
The best model for responsible behavior on TV.

AGE 3

TV: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That -
Where to watch: PBS kids
Funny feline makes natural science fun for kids.

AGE 3

TV: Sesame Street -
Where to watch: PBS
Come and play on everyone's favorite street.

AGE 4

TV: Sid the Science Kid -
Where to watch: PBS kids
Boy's queries get kids curious about the world.

AGE 5
TV: Cyberchase -
Where to watch: PBS
Problem-solving cyber-adventures for kids.

AGE 5

TV: The Electric Company -
Where to watch: PBS
Excellent update of '70s classic makes English lessons fun.

AGE 6
TV: Design Squad Nation -
Where to watch: PBS kids
Kids' building projects are smart fun for curious families.

AGE 7

TV: Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? -
Where to watch: The Hub
Smart series teaches kids about geography, world cultures.

AGE 7

TV: Nature -
Where to watch: PBS
Stunning glimpses of our natural world.

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