This is 142 online "3 Minute" videos (recommend watching 2 per week). Mary Manners teaches a life lesson, then, most of the video lessons include an example of teens and children performing the skill the correct way and the incorrect way (kids love this part). See video lesson below. Along with the video lessons are several special features including:

This is our new updated book that contains 142 Life Skill's Lessons. These lessons teach etiquette, social skills, & character development in a fun and simple way.

That's NOT ALL! We have also included the Etiquette Masters Book at the end. This is a bonus book for you! This is for your teen, 13-18 years of age.

The special price of $49.95 means you are only paying .30 cents per essential skill/lesson! Just wow!! Best value for your family!

One aspect of the book that parents simply love...this book is child taught, not mom taught. Yes, that's right. Each day your student will read the lesson and then that child will teach the family or the class the etiquette skill.

The daily activity is usually role playing the skill or a game or further discussion. This book is fun, easy and absolutely brilliant. It will soon become an invaluable treasure to your family and classroom.

What's the difference in this book and the Life Skills for You online program? This book is only the text of the 142 lessons that are in the Life Skills for You program. Many families still prefer to use a book over an online program or they at least like to have the printed version as another resource and that is just fine. This book is amazing and it will bless your family when discussed as a family.

By having this book, you will always have the printed version of the lessons. You may use this book as a resource for years to come.

Parents & teens,

It's finally here!  For years I have been speaking around the country on the topic of dating for ladies & gentlemen.  Often, after I speak, parents come up to me and ask things like, "Do you have anything written that covers what you just spoke about?  I want my spouse (or teen) to hear this information too. It will help us so much."

Finally, I can answer, "Yes."  Let me start by saying that this book does NOT in any way condone teens (anyone under the age of 18), getting involved in romantic relationships.  I feel so strongly that this behavior is extremely dangerous and destructive to our teens both spiritually, emotionally and sometimes even physically.  In this book, dating is the idea that when our children are old enough (hopefully 16 or older),  they can plan safe activities where they invite someone of the oppositie sex to attend the activity with them.  Parents are extremely involved in this process and parents and teens plan together what this will look like and involve.

Parents, I have been there.  I know your fears.  This book will give you and your teens a starting place to discuss expectations, goals, purpose, fears, safety plans, and many other ideas that help build unity and love between you and your teen.  These years can be so much fun and can lay the groundwork for you and your teens to have close, open and honest relationships now and in the future.  But, you must have a framework to build these relationships on.

This book also includes over 20 ideas for safe, fun and creative dates.  You will love this book and your teen will love it even more.  This book will go into great detail about what is expected from gentlemen and ladies.  This book will help teens to understand the great responsibility that each of them have in protecting the virtue and reputation of their friends whom they choose to invite to activities.  This book will be very frank about the dangers of physical affection and why engaging in physical affection before the age of marriage can lead to heartache and distrust.  This book is about honoring self and God. This can be done while having a wonderful time and learning how to be a gracious and polite date. This book will be a cherished read by parents and teens.

Please, don't wait another day to make sure that both you and your teens are on the same page regarding expectations on dating.  Not talking about it is the worst thing that can happen.  This book will help you be open and honest.  I can't wait for you to experience this read with your teens.  Order today!

Hello, parents and young people.  I dedicate this book to you and to all those who are striving to live clean, honorable lives.  Over the years, I have spoken in various settings on my family’s experience in managing the dating years with our son, Sawyer.  So often, after these speaking engagements, many people come up and ask, “Do you have any written information on what you spoke about today?  I need more.”  Others would explain that they needed something written, so they could take their time absorbing the information, praying over it, discussing it with their spouses and then discussing it with their children.  Finally, I can answer, “Yes.”

Parents, please know that I realize how sensitive this topic is.  I know how scared you are.  I know that what we really want to do is lock our children up and let them out when they’re about 25 years old; as you know, we can’t.  I want you to know that the Lord does not want us to live in fear.  We know that fear is the opposite of faith, which means fear does not come from the Lord.

We also know that the Lord has commanded us to strive to be clean.  I want for my children what you want for your children, and that is for them to be happy.  I also want them to be obedient to the Lord and his commandments.  I know that my children have a greater chance of happiness if they follow the commandments and strive to make righteous choices.

I believe strongly that the Lord has provided a path for his children to be successful  at living the Gospel of Jesus Christ without living in a bubble.  In fact, I don’t think it’s possible to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ inside a bubble.  I also believe that the Lord wants what you and I want for our children, and that is for each of them to have a happy and healthy marriage, when possible.  I believe that our job as parents is to teach them the principles that will give them the greatest opportunities for success in their marriages.

Of course, there are no guarantees, whether we are Christian or not, that our marriage will be happy and whole.  However, what we know is that the likelihood of a happy and whole marriage increases drastically when founded upon the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ.  As we help our children understand these principles, we will help them increase their chances for success.

Dating has a purpose.  Dating, when approached with true purpose, righteous guidelines and honorable intentions, can be a lovely experience for all and can lay the groundwork for finding a true companion.  I hope you will prayerfully read this book with your spouse and then allow your young teens and older teens to read it.  This book needs to be read before the age of dating so that there are clear guidelines, expectations and an understanding of the purpose of dating.  The sooner, the better.  Once you have read it, you will know the best time for your child or children to read it. 

As stated on the back of this book, the way I would recommend moving forward, after you and your spouse have agreed this will be a blessing to your child, is for parents and children to read a chapter a week together.  Then, sometime over the weekend, discuss with your children what was in the chapter, the discussion questions and any concerns or points of interest anyone has. I would highly recommend that these discussions do not become times to lecture.  If we want open honest relationships with our children, we must create an atmosphere where they can feel safe to share their feelings, especially their feelings that do not agree with ours.  Would we rather not know about these differences, which leads to secrets and eventually resentments, or can we trust in the Lord and create an open and honest dialog?

Parents, this really can be fun for all of you.  I can’t wait to tell you about our experience with our son’s dating years.  It was a family affair.  I do wish I had had daughters, too, but the Lord never blessed me with a daughter, at least not yet.  Even though my experience is with a son, I believe strongly that these guidelines and principles apply equally to daughters.  I do have nieces and many, many friends with girls, and I have worked diligently to consider the young ladies in dating as well.  I think you will be more than happy with this book, whether you have boys or girls.  Get excited!

This guide is going to help you to identify topics that need to be discussed, before any dating occurs.  It’s going to give you great ideas and things to consider when pondering the how to, when to and “if we should” questions.  It’s going to help you consider areas of safety that need to be understood and how to develop a safety plan, so all of you can feel at peace regarding your children’s dates. 

Parents and teens, please read this manual prayerfully and with an open mind.  Ask the Lord, before you start, to help you identify principles that are true and good for you and your family.  If there is anything in this manual that is not good for you and your family, ask the Lord to help you see those things as well.  We do not have to be afraid, as long as we are seeking the will and mind of God.  I pray that you will find what you need to find and that this guide will be a blessing to you and your family.

This dating guide for moms, dads and teens will increase:

And it will dispel fear.

Dating does not have to be scary, uncertain and dangerous for young people.  When parents and children stand together and are unified in the purpose of dating, dating can be fun, rewarding and a stepping stone to finding a true companion.

George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior Sometime before the age of 16, George Washington transcribed Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation. This classic, demonstrates the character and conduct that a young George Washington esteemed as favorable. President Washington was know for his chivalry, humanity, fairness and integrity. As all great men, these qualities are acquired at a young age and practiced until they become our nature.

Spend some time with your children reviewing these delightful rules of civility that although written in the beautiful language of the past, ring true and faithful to behavior that is admired today. A great history lesson.

Below are three excerpts from the list:

Parents, this is a must for any family library!  If it's good enough for George, then it's good enough for me!

Your childern and maybe even you will never have to worry about how to tie a tie again with this very simple to see and read visual instruction on how to tie a full Windsor and half Windsor Tie.  Enjoy!