Etiquette with Amy

Etiquette with Amy Helping children develop leadership skills through lessons in character, etiquette, and kindness. Be even-tempered and content with second place.

Amy grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and spent “the best four years of her life” on the plains as an Auburn Tiger. She has spent time in the classroom teaching kindergarten, second grade, and third grade. In addition to her teaching career, she has also taught etiquette classes for third grade girls. After 20 years in the classroom and 15 years teaching manners classes, Amy says, “I love teaching child

ren some of the basic rules of etiquette, but I know that helping them develop their inside character is what matters most.” And so…her etiquette business was born. “I wanted to help children understand that while it is important to know how to act in social situations, nothing can replace kindness, compassion and gentleness.” She began working on developing a curriculum that integrated etiquette AND the character qualities found in Colossians 3:12. Her hope is that each lesson will help children and teens learn the basics of proper etiquette while also helping them integrate these qualities into their lives (and she finds that SHE needs the reminder as much as the students do!)

Colossians 3:12 “…dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be quick to forgive an offense. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. Never be without it.”

In addition to holding special occasion classes for all ages (teens getting ready for their first ball or college freshman girls headed off to make new first impressions), Amy also teaches classes each month for girls in grades 2-6 and boys in grades 4-6. Feel free to visit the website to view current class offerings or contact Amy if you are interested in forming your own class and getting on Amy's schedule.

11/27/2023

Showing good manners is really a matter of showing kindness & respect. It reveals what’s in our heart.

It means holding the door open for someone rather than letting the door shut in their face.

It means stopping to wait for a friend who needs to tie their shoelace as we’re walking into a stadium with a group.

It means reading the card that comes with a gift before opening the gift.

It means being grateful when someone helps us, even for five minutes.

And it means using a social filter to speak the truth in love and know the difference between “thinking” a thought and “saying” a thought. Not every thought needs to be verbally expressed.

New on the , etiquette expert Amy Rainer shares a lot of wise and practical insight to help our teens & tweens learn social graces. At every age, we all have more to learn, and Amy is a wonderful resource to help our children feel more confident walking into adult situations and show the kind of character that attracts good friends.

I loved this conversation with Amy, and I can’t think of a better time for an etiquette refresher than here at the start of the holiday season. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!🎄

PS: Amy is graciously offering free downloads for listeners. Get your "Bundles for High School and College Students" (a $26 value) for FREE through the link in the show notes by using the code GIRLMOM.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-mom-podcast/id1504764007

Hey parents of littles...it’s not too early to begin teaching them how to be helpers around the house! Today in our “For...
01/24/2022

Hey parents of littles...it’s not too early to begin teaching them how to be helpers around the house! Today in our “For the Little Ones” class we practiced ending our meal with “I enjoyed my dinner! May I be excused?” Then, each child practiced scraping their own plate and placing it in the dishwasher!

Follow these easy steps and you can turn this into a fun activity at home!

*Cut out some different colored paper and let them imagine it is food on the plate.
*Have them practice saying different variations of “This dinner was so good. May I be excused?” or “I loved my dinner! May I be excused?”
*Let then practice scraping any discards into a trash can and loading their plate into the dishwasher.

Voila! You’ve got a little helper on your hands!

I’m growing so weary of the effects that this virus (strain after strain) is having on us…on our well being, both emotio...
01/23/2022

I’m growing so weary of the effects that this virus (strain after strain) is having on us…on our well being, both emotional and physical, and on our relationships. But I’m ESPECIALLY weary when I see the effects it is beginning to have on our children. They’ve lived a large section of their little lives trying to learn relationship skills and friendship skills from behind a mask. Fewer play dates. Fewer birthday parties. Cancelled “kid experiences” that we used to take for granted.

I’m hearing of lots of my little friends in my neighborhood who’ve gotten a positive test and are back to the quarantine life. 🥲

If you’ve got a little one at home, please use code “GOAWAYCOVID” all day today and receive 50% off ANY of my virtual lessons! If you don’t have someone in quarantine, feel free to use it anyway and save it for a rainy day!

We WILL get through this and we WILL be stronger on the other side! Stay strong, parents! You’re doing a great job!

Link to virtual classes is in my bio. ♥️

I’ve ended up with a little extra time on my calendar for February so I have added a new session of the very first etiqu...
01/19/2022

I’ve ended up with a little extra time on my calendar for February so I have added a new session of the very first etiquette class in my series for elementary students!

“For the Little Ones” is for boys and girls ages 4-6 and will@meet on Sundays in February. Grab a friend and sign your child up now! Space is limited to 12 little angels!

Register Here: http://etiquettewithamy.com

As we approach The busy holiday season, I can easily get this anxious feeling as I realize all the tasks that need to be...
11/13/2021

As we approach The busy holiday season, I can easily get this anxious feeling as I realize all the tasks that need to be done. This year I am promising myself and my family that I will be calm, cool and collected AND that I will enjoy the gift of time with family and friends.

One of the ways I hope to do this is by planning ahead! My friend Vickie share this tip with me five years ago when I started hosting Thanksgiving for our extended family. She suggested making a timeline for the two weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day and also a timeline for the actual day. I know that sounds like overkill, but I promise you it has saved my sanity for the last five years. It also helps me organize my errands and buy things ahead of time! Thanks for the advice, .rader! I dont get quite as stressed (or cranky😜), so in that respect, the entire Rainer/Stamper/Brown family thanks you!

ProTip…having a written timeline also ensures that people can see tasks that need to be done and can step in and easily help! I’m looking at you,

I give you my fabulous mother-in-law. On any given day she can step out on her front porch and see little girls on rolle...
10/31/2021

I give you my fabulous mother-in-law. On any given day she can step out on her front porch and see little girls on rollerskates, siblings with their allowance in tow riding skateboards to the village candy store, or an encouraging daddy teaching his child to ride a bike. To say that her street is well trafficked with children and families is an understatement. If I were her age with no little children and Halloween rolled around, I’d turn off my lights and head to dinner with friends. But this lady is always thinking of others. And on this particular Halloween, it’s the children she was thinking about! Just look at her set up for passing out candy! The witch hat, the silver candelabra and the dead tulips! No doubt she is seared in the memory banks of many Crestline children who traveled down her street that year!

The year that she did that made me go back in my “Halloween memory archives” and I started recalling some of my strongest 1980’s memories...Mrs. Lemley who passed out full sized candy bars every single year, Mrs. Dodge who made little ghosts for each trick or treater with a tootsie pop covered in a Kleenex, and Mrs. Carlson who would leave a big bowl of candy on her porch with a sign that said “Please take ONE. P.S. Santa is watching.”

My point is this. We are helping build a memory bank for the children in our lives and our neighborhood. 2020 is taking traditional trick or treating from most children, but is there anything that you can do for your neighbor children to help build a memory and make it a little more special for them? Here are a few simple ideas....think of a few children in your street and deliver a full size candy bar, a tiny miniature pumpkin from Trader Joe’s or the grocery store, or a handmade ghost made from a tootsie pop covered and tied with a Kleenex and string (don’t forget to use a Sharpie to draw the eyes). YOU could be a part of a child’s special 2020 Halloween memory bank! And just for kicks, swipe left for the little hobo in 1982 who was making all of these memories!

The look on Charlie’s face when I told him he was a 2nd generation etiquette student! I love my job, my community, and t...
10/17/2021

The look on Charlie’s face when I told him he was a 2nd generation etiquette student! I love my job, my community, and the fact that I get to watch these children grow up! 💙

In this SPECIAL class, Etiquette with Amy will team up with her favorite shop for all things “gifts and home”, ALKMY. Am...
04/21/2021

In this SPECIAL class, Etiquette with Amy will team up with her favorite shop for all things “gifts and home”, ALKMY. Amy will teach the children a lesson on how to be helpful and polite at home and she will also give them some instruction on crafting a meaningful Mother’s Day card or note. And if that’s not enough, the ladies at ALKMY will help us choose flowers to arrange in one of their lovely vases. Each child will leave with printable reminders of the lesson AND a Mother’s Day gift for mom!

This class will be held at ALKMY (17 Dexter Avenue) on Sunday, May 2nd. There will be a special opportunity for moms to “sip and browse” when dropping off or picking up!

Classes are divided by age groups and are limited to 12 students in each group.

Sunday, May 2nd at ALKMY (17 Dexter Avenue, 35213)
Ages 5-7 meet from 2:00-3:00 pm
Ages 8-11 meet from 3:30-4:30 pm

To register, visit http://etiquettewithmissamy.com/all-classes/alkmymothersday
*If the class you’re interested in is “Sold Out”, join the waiting list and we will
let you know if a spot becomes available!

Oh, what FUN! I had the best evening teaching a table manners lesson to this group of 8th graders during week 4 of our “...
04/21/2021

Oh, what FUN!

I had the best evening teaching a table manners lesson to this group of 8th graders during week 4 of our “Dinner and Dancing” class. I didn’t know it was possible to laugh this much while working! If you haven’t spent time with an 8th grader lately, I highly recommend it.

If you’re interested in your 8th grader being a part of our 5 week “Dinner and Dancing” class in Mountain Brook next winter, be sure to follow for registration reminders! Swing dance/waltz lessons from Kendall and Derek Kennedy and etiquette lessons from Etiquette with Amy!

04/20/2021

Do you have a group of students who would like to be in an etiquette class together? Group registration for fall classes begins on May 1 at 8:00 am!

Classes are offered for boys and girls ages 5 through 6th grade! Only 3 group spots available per month, so message me for more details or visit the link in my bio to see how to register your group!

Hey parents of littles...it’s not too early to begin teaching them how to be helpers around the house! Today in our “For...
01/24/2021

Hey parents of littles...it’s not too early to begin teaching them how to be helpers around the house! Today in our “For the Little Ones” class we practiced ending our meal with “I enjoyed my dinner! May I be excused?” Then, each child practiced scraping their own plate and placing it in the dishwasher!

Follow these easy steps and you can turn this into a fun activity at home! *Cut out some different colored paper and let them imagine it is food on the plate. *Have them practice saying different variations of “This dinner was so good. May I be excused?” or “I loved my dinner! May I be excused?” *Let then practice scraping any discards into a trash can and loading their plate into the dishwasher. Voila! You’ve got a little helper on your hands!

Interested in an “in person” etiquette class in Birmingham for your child? Classes offered for boys and girls ages 4-13!...
09/17/2020

Interested in an “in person” etiquette class in Birmingham for your child? Classes offered for boys and girls ages 4-13! Registration for January, February and March classes opens on October 1!

Two phases of registration...
Phase ONE: October 1st at 8 am- Pre-formed group registration. You gather the group and choose your date and class. One parent fills out the form on my website on Oct. 1 and I supply a code for the group to use.

Phase TWO: October 15 at 8 am- Single registrants. I begin to fill all open spaces with single registrants.

Check out all available classes on my website under “Classes/Mountain Brook”

Link in bio for details on “Arranging a Group”

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Mountain Brook, AL
35213, 35223, 35243

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