Manners- Make that a summer goal

Being that families spend more time together during the summer time, you and your spouse can make this a great time to work on manners with your kids. I hear so many adults say that this is one thing that is going by the wayside. Good manners can be such a great asset when all grown up and looking for that great job. You can start early by modeling with your toddlers please and thank-you. Here are two books that I really like, that can get you started in the right direction.

365 Manners Kids Should Know

The Splatters Learn Some Manners

King of Pop

Michael Jackson touched all of us at one point in our lives. For me, his music was so much a part of my life. So what does this have to do with parenting? Now would be a great time to gather the family around and share with them stories about how life was while Michael Jackson's songs were being played. Kids love to hear stories about their parents when they were younger. Everyone can even try to moon walk! I did this with my daughter and even pulled out my Jackson 5 albums. We had a great time and was a good way to honor a legend.

Potty Training

If potty training is on that list for the summer- This is a great website to help you through the ups and downs! Remember to be consistent and positive-They won't go to college in diapers- trust me!

http://www.parentdish.com/category/potty-training/?ncid=emlblstwbbbab00000001