Dear Readers

As grandparents you will remember being taught politeness, good behaviour, please and thank you, no elbows on the table, don't interrupt when someone is speaking - phrases and lessons that stay with you throughout life. In the modern world perhaps some of these get lost or not enough time is taken to teach these principles to our children, so Granny Look has been researching to help you pass these lessons to your granchildren - before it's too late..

MANNERS MAKETH MINI MEN AND PERFECT PRINCESSES!!

Encourage your grandchildren to behave properly at the table. Be proud to take them out, not only to friends but to hotels and restaurants, confident in the knowledge that you have helped them be perfect guests!

Visit www.growingkids.co.uk/TableManners.html with your grandchildren for A QUICK TOUR OF BASIC TABLE MANNERS which explains everything from the moment they sit down to where to leave their napkin when finished!!

Children now have so many more opportunities to travel abroad than grandparents did. You can help them respect the customs and cultures of a country they may visit - particularly at mealtimes! If you scroll further down the same page and click on TABLE MANNERS SUMMARY you will find more tips for teaching table manners and a LIST OF WORLDWIDE COUNTRIES' TABLE MANNERS. Even if your grandchildren may not be going to any of these countries, what fun to read and learn about their table manners!!

THE LITTLE BOOK OF TABLE MANNERS is available from www.bookrabbit.com/catalogue/detail/bookid/1195707 or most major bookshops.

Good manners are not just about mealtimes - it is also important for children to learn about being a good sport, meeting and greeting people, knowing how to behave in public. Help is on hand at http://life.familyeducation.com/manners-and-values/parenting/34452.html where you can learn more about making your grandchildren little lovelies instead of mini-monsters!