*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links which means if you click through and make a purchase I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. All posts and products promoted are done so in good faith. Read my full disclaimer here. Why make the effort to raise a lady? I want my daughter to learn the art of being a lady because I know she will grow up feeling good about herself. But it’s also important to me because when we all take the time to teach self-care, consideration for others, and manners to our children our society thrives with individuals who act civilized, respectful, and caring. Manners are really one small step for parents, one giant leap for humanity. Not all aspects of learning to be a lady are necessarily fun, but here are some of the more enjoyable things I do with my daughter that will inevitably give her ladylike traits. 1. Give Thanks Everyday Taking the time to pray or give thanks as a family at every meal is an easy and truly wonderful way to express gratitude. My toddler and preschooler particularly love to say “Amen!” when we conclude. I love that they are learning to be thankful for one of their most important blessings in life. And a grateful heart is a graceful heart. You might also like to start a gratitude journal with your child. Before my daughter goes to bed I like to ask her what the best thing that happened that day was and if she is thankful. Writing it down for her in a cute little journal would be a great way to keep a reminder of her grateful heart. Shop 2. Dress to Impress and Express
Create an excuse to get all dolled up by going to a theatre performance, musical, or Disney on Ice. There are many fun performing arts shows that are geared towards children and this can be a wonderful event to teach your daughter about putting on a nicer outfit and paying extra attention to grooming and looking nice. Even a trip to the movies can be a splendid affair if you make it one. I love the saying, "Live life to express not impress." Of course, dressing to impress is a saying that simply means to look nicely polished, but it is important to me to encourage my daughter to understand that when we choose our outfits and the things we like, we do it to express our personal tastes for our own enjoyment. Teaching our daughters not to care what others think of their style preferences will help them grow into women who know themselves, make good choices, and have a confidence that won't be shaken. That's ladylike! 3. Write Thank You Notes Even if your daughter cannot yet write you can still begin to teach her how important thank you notes are. We all love that feeling of finding a piece of handwritten correspondence amongst the usual pile of junk mail. If your daughter has received a gift or someone did something particularly kind for her, write out a simple thank you card and let her scribble on it a little to sign her name. I talk to my daughter about where the letter is going, what for, and how it will make the other person feel, then we put it in the mailbox together. Kids love putting things in the mailbox! 4. Be Generous There are donation boxes for good charities at nearly every checkout line, even drive thrus have them! I try to donate a little bit every time, just a few coins, because why not? I love letting my daughter put the money in and I explain to her what the cause is and that the money is going to help someone. But generosity certainly doesn't stop with monetary donations. I want my daughter growing up with a big heart and the desire to help wherever she can. That means volunteering her time to help charity or clean up our neighborhood, helping the elderly, and giving away plenty of smiles. Random acts of kindness are so wonderful, too. My Good Deeds Pinterest board is full of fun and easy ideas! 5. Speak with Grace This one will be good for testing your power of mind control. It’s not really as serious as all that, but I do get a kick out of this. I’m sure you recognize when your daughter picks up a new word from someone they know or a TV show she's recently watched. They learn them from us too and it’s so fun to slip in words that sound just a bit more charming than the usual for them to pick up on. All in All... Are you working to raise a lady, too? What do you think truly makes a lady? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear from you!
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