Do you ever worry that your children, who are growing up in the era of the smartphone, aren't going to know how to look someone in the eye, have a genuine conversation with them, and display respect and courtesy?

I know that I worry about this a lot!  But today's guest, Devon Wellington--a mother, a developmental psychologist, and the co-director of the Northern Virginia Chapters of the National League of Junior Cotillions--assures us that there is a lot we can do as mothers to teach our children these essential life skills.

In this episode, Devon shares strategies for how to teach our teenagers...

How to show appreciation
How to make a proper introduction
How to be present where you are

This is a fascinating episode with many practical gems--don't miss it.

Show Notes

Devon's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/etiquette_and_class/

Devon's Cotillion website: https://nljc.com/n/index.php/chapters/northernvirginiachapters/group

'On Being' with Krista Tippett and Greg Boyle: https://onbeing.org/programs/greg-boyle-the-calling-of-delight-gangs-service-and-kinship-nov2017/

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