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They are such an important part of learning how to get along.
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Well-adjusted Isn't that what we want most for our children? Sure, we'd like them to be talented, outstanding, intelligent—even geniuses—but their achievements will command little influence if they do not know how to get along with others. Social skills rank high on my homeschool priority list!
How do you teach good social skills? Just like any other skill, the methods must be modeled, plus taught (hopefully in the most fun, memorable way possible), and then opportunities to practice can transform those skills into a happy habit.
 Here are some of my favorite tools that I've used to teach my children how to behave, and get along graciously (still learning!):
*Blunders Board Game
Learn social skills through this fun and funny award-winning game.
*The 21 Rules of This House
Very basic "how to get along" rules with cartoon illustrations.
*I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better
Teach your children be responsible for themselves, and have some peace, Mom.
 *Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories
Best stories for teaching how to behave. We love 'em!
*I'd Be Your Princess, I'd Be Your Hero
These royal tales model how to be kind and mannerly to your parents.
May we all raise happy, social well-adjusted children!
Diane
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view | Blunders Board Game—Making Learning Manners Fun! 12% OffBlunders—we all make them! Teach your children the social skills that will help them for a lifetime with this clever new game that makes learning manners and good social skills fun! Through funny and blundering adventures, you'll learn table manners, dining etiquette, confident introductions, host and guest skills, telephone manners, how to show respect and kindness, how to avoid gossiping, bullying, and teasing. 2009 Game of the Year Award. For ages 5 to 10 years, 2-8 players.
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view | The 21 Rules of This House The first lessons in homeschool are about getting along with others, not bugging them, and obeying your teacher, right? Here's the perfect book to get you going on those important lessons!
Each rule is presented in a full-page cartoon picture for young children to color as you teach each rule. Easy teaching instructions are included too. Each rule in this book is also included as a tear-out poster so you can study and master them one by one. We put ours in a binder in plastic page protectors as we learned them, then we can easily review them often. Some of the rules are "We obey our Lord Jesus Christ," "We tell the truth," "When we make a mess, we clean it up," and "We do not create unnecessary work for others" (I like that one!). The book ends with a master list of the 21 Rules ready to post as a good reminder.
I have focused on one rule a week, introducing it with an impromptu story that I concoct to go along with the picture. My children listen attentively and are ready for the punchline, which is always "the rule." Then we memorize the rule. We review these each morning as school begins and remember to put the new rule into practice throughout the day.
It sure helps to have a rule to fall back on when correcting children, rather than just saying "We don't do that." When a certain little boy in my home laughed to see his sister cry, I could remind him of one of our rules: "When someone is sad, we comfort him." Don't miss this book!
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view | Uncle Arthur Storytime Books: Teach Character with Bedtime Stories! 44% OffEverybody loves a story! Evenings at my house are time for read-aloud, and my children's favorite stories have always been Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories. These charming, old-fashioned stories have incredible appeal because they are true! These tales really happened, and they sometimes turn out disastrously! Each story is just a few pages long, so it is easy to sneak one in here and there in a busy schedule.
The five-volume set has a publication date of 1976, and it is actually a collection of the best stories found in the 1964 version, so you know old-fashioned Christian values are alive and well. In addition to the real stories about real children, each book has a story from the Bible. Each book has 192 pages, a glossy picture cover, and wonderful color drawings throughout. The very best thing about these stories is that they speak right to a child's heart! I read my daughter Louisa the story "Two Carolines," a story about a little girl who was very pleasant and lovable when out of the house but not very happy to those at home. A day later, Louisa came to me to confess, "I am like that story, Mom." The best part was that I never said one word! I read the story out loud, then Louisa saw herself in it and strived to correct her own behavior. Ooh, hard to beat that kind of powerful teaching—teaching through parables!
One of the stories my grown children remember best is "The Hollow Pie." Seems a certain young man always grabbed the biggest piece for himself rather than watching out for others and saying, "You go first." After a very disappointing dinner, one very sorry boy learned that maybe the biggest isn't always the best!
If a set will bless the whole family for years to come, this is it! As always, your satisfaction is unconditionally guaranteed.
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view | My Favorite Book on Getting Along Better With Other People
(family especially!) I have to admit that the first time I looked at this book, I really didn't believe the title! After all, that is what mothers are for—isn't it?—to make everything all better!? Learn how to be an understanding, loving, true friend to your family and associates with one simple principle: empathy. Allow them to take responsibility for themselves, and find some peace, Mom! Instead of feeling like you have to control things, or solve others' problems, you can learn to be an understanding listener and empower others to find their own solutions. I highly recommend this very practical book that you will put to use the moment you begin reading it. It has made our family life so much better!
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view | Royal Tales of Godly Character
Doesn't every girl want to be her Daddy's little princess? And doesn't every little boy imagine the adventurous life of a hero? Make the most of those imaginings to teach your children to act in a manner that pleases God. Each book tells the story from the child's imagination, seeing her/himself living as royalty, doing what is right. Very wonderful, tender stories! Full-color picture book, hardcover, 32 pages each, for ages 3 to 8.
I'd Be Your Princess
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view | I'd Be Your Princess + I'd Be Your Hero
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view | Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them Here's all you need to know about making friends and making friendships last. Learn how to find friends, start a conversation, build trust, really listen, and deal with shyness. This wonderful book gives sensible advice to girls on making friends and being a friend. Each page is filled with colorful illustrations that make the words meaningful. Includes tips and quizzes, true friendship stories, crafts, plus 5 mini-posters to enjoy on your bedroom wall. There is even a place to put your friends' photos, addresses, and birthdays! Most of all, I like the way this book encourages girls to include everyone, be kind, not gossip, and be a true friend. Paperback, 85 pages, for girls 6 to 12 years, by the American Girl company.
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view | How to Win Friends and Influence People Although this is an old book (1936), it has been one of the most popular books ever written, having sold over 15 million copies! In this book, there are gems of truth for creating successful human relationships that I've not discovered elsewhere. Includes fundamental techniques in handling people, ways to be likable, how to win people to your way of thinking, how to be a leader—in general, good social skills and how to get along happily with others. My teenagers have greatly benefited from reading and applying this book's message, and so have I. Paperback, 275 pages, fun and easy-to-read.
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view | Standin' Tall
Character Training to Music I love the cheery, value-teaching songs and motivating stories that these wonderful read-along book/tape sets provide. In fact, they have been a integral part of my childraising. Each CD contains a unique, original story with modern-day children as characters. Happy songs with easy-to-remember tunes and lyrics are included within the story. The follow-along storybook opens to a full-page drawing (suitable for coloring) on each spread, as well as the text of the story and the words to the songs. My children love these and listen to them over and over again, learning these wonderful character-building songs! My favorite set is "Obedience." The children in the story accidentally end up in the Land of Disobey, where no one keeps any rules and everything goes haywire. I often find myself singing the song, "Better Obey Your Mother" (from this set) to my children to help them remember to obey. What great lessons for young ones! Virtue-building fun for ages 3-10 years. Complete set of 12 Books + CDs.
Includes the following:
#1: Obedience, Book and CD
#2: Honesty Book and CD
#3: Forgiveness Book and CD
#4: Work Book and CD
#5: Courage Book and CD
#6: Happiness Book and CD
#7: Gratitude Book and CD
#8: Love Book and CD
#9: Service Book and CD
#10: Cleanliness Book and CD
#11: Self Esteem Book and CD
#12: Dependability Book and CD
12 Books and 12 CDs plus case
New! Downloadable Ebooks and Audiobooks (pdf and MP3 formats) 12 eBooks and 12 Audiobooks
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view | Bad-Habit Correcting Picture Books Wonderful help for parents who are stumped on how to handle interrupters and tattle-talers! These colorful picture books tell the story of a child with an annoying habit and how he whipped it! My kids loved these fun books, and I could see them taking mental notes as the insightful story shows how other children and adults are annoyed by these bad habits. Learn to breathe your interruption right out your nose and save it for the right time to talk. Being a tattle-tale just might make your tongue grow very long and purple spotted, but don't worry—there are some great rules to help you not tattle! Paperback, 32 pages, for ages 4 to 10 years old.
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view | Uncommon Courtesy Once your children have the 21 Rules of This House down pat, it is time to turn your attention to the big world with some courteous know-hows on living with your fellowman respectfully and happily. Courtesy really has become uncommon! Maybe it is different where you live, but out West it seems that rudeness is the rule.
When we were young, if our parents didn't teach us to be mannerly, it still rubbed off from society, since others expected you to behave properly. Not always so today—it is time for this book! Uncommon Courtesy for Kids teaches table manners, phone manners, rules for church, courtesy words such as "pardon me," "please," and "thank you," how to treat adults, how to act on public transportation, manners in the car, and more.
Each topic is treated by listing several rules in large type so that it can be used as a visual aid or poster. The rules are also illustrated in full-page black-and-white cartoon drawings. We must choose to be courteous and develop the discipline of courtesy each day. We do not stumble into being a gentlemen or a lady. A good one!
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view | George Washington's Rules of Decent Behavior George Washington spent time analyzing and collecting rules that he felt constituted decent behavior. His 110 rules include such gems as "Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another, though he were your enemy" and "Labor to keep alive in your breast that little celestial fire called conscience." We mention these rules often in our family, especially when someone laughs at her own joke (thus breaking one of Washington's rules!). Promotes gentility and provides an interesting glimpse into our beloved founding father. Paperback booklet, 18 pages, illustrated.
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view | Oops! The Manners Guide for Girls This fun book from the American Girl company covers every possible situation, teaching what is appropriate and what is not: how to act at weddings, funerals, restaurants, parties, when meeting new people, and in malls or at movies. Telephone etiquette, thank-you notes, and which fork to use are explained in cute cartoon drawings and explanations. I especially like the quiz cartoon page on what constitutes a "nosy question"—now that is valuable information! This book presents a wonderfully comprehensive and kid-friendly look at how to behave. Paperback, 116 pages, color drawings, for ages 8 and up.
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view | Mind Your Manners Game Children love games, so why not reinforce good manners the fun way? Covers manners at the table, on the telephone, in public places, sportsmanship, and being on time. The game can be played with or without parental guidance as the cards have descriptive pictures as well as words. Includes colorful game board, 100 manners cards, and playing tokens. For 2 to 6 players, ages 4 and up. Sure can't hurt!
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view | Let's Fix the Kids Save $40! Yes, I've had that thought many times before! "Time to buckle down and get these kids in line!" I have Dr. James Jones to thank, in large part, for teaching me the principles of childraising that have formed the foundation of child discipline in our home. Learning precious truths by sad experience in his own family, Dr. Jones's hard-earned lessons make the principles he teaches real and credible. Dr. Jones is hilarious to listen to while teaching those true principles that make so much sense and are so desperately needed to help children learn to be responsible, respectful, happy people. Set of 16 CD's are life-changing when applied to your own children's behavior. One small warning: you might need a little "fixin" yourself. Do yourself and your children a favor and apply this program!
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view | The Thinking Toolbox Get the tools you needs for clear thinking. Thirty-five lessons will build reasoning skills, giving you tools to use to solve problems. Lessons cover 1) When it is dumb to argue, 2) Using the scientific method, 3) Five rules of brainstorming, 4) Who has a reason to lie? 5) How to analyze opposing viewpoints, 6) How to analyze evidence and sources, 7) How to list reasons why you believe something, and much, much more. Cartoon illustrations are delightful addition. Each lesson has exercises for students, with an answer key at the back. A fun and easy introduction to practical thinking skills for ages 13 through adult. Do it aloud with the whole family—you'll love it and gain valuable skills! Paperback.
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view | Hide 'Em In Your Heart These fun songs have been a big part of our family life for years: Bible verses set to music. Because they are so catchy, they stick in your mind and form a ready-made sermon whenever needed. Many times I have found myself singing the simple song, "When I am Afraid, I Will Trust in Thee" to one of my children who is afraid in the night. "God Loves a Cheerful Giver" is another happy tune that we sing often. I can't choose between these two exceptional volumes. Keep one in your home and one in your car, and these happy, meaningful songs will be a positive part of your child's learning.
Hide 'Em In Your Heart
Volume 1: CD + DVD
Wonderful, catchy songs including "Let The Little Children Come", "Without Complaining", "Hosanna!", "Overcome Evil With Good", "This Is How We Know", "Children Obey Your Parents", "And Jesus Grew", "When I Am Afraid", "I Can Do All Things", "Keep Your Tongue From Evil", "You Shall Love The Lord", "Do To Others", and "Your Word Is A Lamp.
Hide 'Em In Your Heart
Volume 2: CD + DVD
Includes "Encourage One Another", "There Is A Friend", "In My Fathers House", "You Knit Me Together", "Do Not Worry", "Give Thanks To The Lord", "God Loves A Cheerful Giver", "Train Up A Child", "G-O-D Is L-O-V-E", "A Joyful Heart", "We Love Him", "The Fruit Of The Spirit", and "I Have Hidden Your Word".
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view | Beautiful Girlhood This old-fashioned book from the 1930s encourages girls to a noble life and true ideals as they grow into young women. Written in the language of yesteryear, girls are instructed to keep a sunny disposition, cultivate modesty, watch their tongues, be obedient, enjoy books and nature, be ladylike, and overall have a life consecrated to the glorious work of being a wife and mother. Paperback, 205 pages.
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view | How to Make People Like You People—and our relationships with them—are such an important part of our lives. No amount of intelligence, ingenuity, or talent can make up for poor social skills. Creating a connection in 90 seconds is no gimmick. Once you learn the skills needed to develop a rapport, you can do it almost instantly. Learn to read body language, synchronize behavior, be likeable, greet others with warmth, make sense of others' preferences, listen (not just talk), watch for cues, and "give and take." A great place to start when teaching social skills. Hardcover, 192 pages.
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view | How to Hug a Porcupine Is there someone in your life who criticizes you too much? Do you have a child who is so difficult to deal with? I think all of us have someone in our life that fits the description, even if it is ourselves! This insightful book by psychologist John Lund teaches us how to "hug a porcupine," or in other words, deal with those people in our life that are "prickly."
If the description fits us, he helps us learn how to control our tongue and seek to be emotionally healthy. Chapters cover the art of giving and receiving criticism, tools for dealing with those who are difficult to love or overly critical, having healthy expectations, recognizing your limitations, understanding nonverbal criticism, and more.
Take the 24-hour challenge—you'll be shocked at how much criticism you are responsible for! I found this book to be very helpful! Paperback, 304 pages.
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view | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families If you ever wished kids were born with a handbook or that you were given an instruction manual at the marriage altar, this is it! Drawing on the wisdom of centuries, Stephen Covey's ideas are not only his own, but comprise gems of knowledge that he has gathered from every source. These seven winning concepts, of course, are founded in the gospel of Jesus Christ, but Dr. Covey writes in such a manner that all people can readily accept and enjoy the benefits of successful family life, no matter what their religion. What truth lies in these simple principles! Just striving to begin to live the "habits" has caused enormous growth in my own self and greater closeness with my family members. Highly recommended. Paperback, 390 pages.
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view | The Five Love Languages of Children 13% OffThanks to this excellent book, I'm starting to understand what makes people so different, and why we have trouble feeling loved sometimes, or helping those we care about feel our love. Identify what your "love language" is and what "language" your children understand, and you can finally communicate, improve your relationships, and help them feel your love! Paperback, 224 pages.
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I am Diane Hopkins, mother of 7 children (ages 14 to 34) whom I have had the privilege of homeschooling over the past 23 years. I'm a mom, just like you, and have those fabulous days and those not-so-good days like we all do. My hope in writing is to share experiences, and hopefully we can encourage one another in this wonderful, intense adventure of childraising--that is really what homeschooling is, after all.
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