Teaching Teens Manners | Parenting Great Kids Ep. 233

Brooke Romney is the author of 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens, a #1 Best-Selling parenting book that topped the Amazon charts at #29 out of 38 million books.
A thought leader who helps moms create meaningful, healthy, and enjoyable relationships with their teens and tweens, Romney joins Dr. Meg Meeker in this episode of the Parenting Great Kids podcast to explore the critical role of teaching etiquette and interpersonal skills to children.
Brooke discusses the inspiration behind her passion for manners (derived from observing both socially adept and challenged youngsters), how mastering etiquette boosts a child's self-esteem and enriches their relationships, and the importance of parents modeling respectful behavior to instill these values in their children
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
✅ The importance of mastering modern manners for today's teens
✅ The correlation between practicing manners and building self-confidence in kids
✅ How good manners and social skills build confidence and affect a child's future success
This podcast is essential for parents looking for practical strategies to nurture their children’s social and emotional growth. It is packed with actionable advice and real-life examples demonstrating the value of manners.
The key moments are:
00:00 - The Importance of Modern Manners
07:16 - Introducing Yourself and Respecting Homes
11:15 - Nothing Online is Private
13:40 - Real-Life Consequences of Online Behavior
14:11 - Importance of Future Plans
15:38 - Instilling Manners in Teens
18:11 - Building Empathy and Social Skills
23:20 - Overcoming Social Anxiety
24:37 - Maintaining Strong Bonds with Kids
28:13 - Teaching Kids Manners
29:23 - Watch Your Reactions
30:39 - Open Communication
31:49 - Importance of Manners
32:25 - Leading by Example
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