Modernly Mannered: FUNdamentals for Life

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I am a Certified Manners and Etiquette Consultant for children (Pre K-12) and families.

I teach courses in a fun way using an interactive curriculum that provides confidence and social skills for children.

10/09/2026

Learning good manners can be this much fun! 🎃✨

In Young Etiquette Explorers, we practiced being thoughtful guests and what to do when trick-or-treating: greet the person at the door, say “Trick or treat!” or “Happy Halloween,” and always remember to say “thank you.”

We also enjoyed table-setting games and practiced manners in public—all through games, role-play, and lots of laughter!

I offer after-school classes for younger children and dining etiquette classes for older students, with programs in my Summit studio and group classes throughout the tri-state area.

Looking for the right fit for your child? Comment CLASSES and tell me their age—I’ll send you the current options.

10/05/2026

Modernly Mannered Monday 🩵💙

It’s October again—and we’re learning by doing! From holding the door to making conversation and taking part in a table activity, these are the little moments that help children feel confident and considerate.

Modernly Mannered offers after-school classes, private lessons, programs for tweens and teens, and corporate etiquette training. I also travel throughout the tri-state area to work with schools, nonprofits, country clubs, and private groups.

There’s a program for every age and setting. DM me CLASSES to find the right fit!

10/02/2026

Boys traveled from across the tri-state area to Summit for an evening of Refined Gentility. 💙

Over dinner and hands-on activities, they practiced dining etiquette, conversation, and the little courtesies that help boys feel confident in any setting.

Interested in a class for your son? DM GENTLEMEN for details.

09/30/2026

A little detail that makes dining feel more polished ✨

Break off one bite-sized piece of your roll, butter that piece, and enjoy. Then repeat!

Save this for your next dinner out—and share it with a young diner in your life.

09/18/2026

Little pieces of happiness—and lifelong lessons! 💙

Our Young Etiquette Explorers, ages 7–10, practice confident introductions, thoughtful table manners and the social skills that help them shine—all while having fun!

After-school classes are held in my Summit, NJ studio.

✨ See the link in my bio to sign up, or comment CLASSES and I’ll send you the details!

09/17/2026

Polished Teens, ages 11–16 ✨

From gracious greetings and “ladies first” to roll etiquette, American and European dining styles, and proper utensil placement—these teens practiced skills they can confidently use anywhere.

And that thoughtful thank-you at the end? The perfect way to finish such a wonderful evening! 💙

See the link in my bio for upcoming classes, or comment CLASSES and I’ll send you the information.

09/16/2026

After learning both American and European dining styles, every student in last night’s Polished Teens class chose European style!

They did an excellent job keeping their forks in the left hand, knives in the right, and using the knife as a pusher. Confident dining skills in action! 🍴✨

Visit the link in my bio for future classes, or comment CLASSES and I’ll send you the information.

05/21/2026

Polished Teens is designed for ages 11–16 and focuses on the social and dining skills teens will actually use… introductions, conversation, confidence, dining etiquette, and navigating social situations with ease.

📍Mrs. D’s • Summit, NJ
🗓 Thursday, June 19
⏰ 6–8 PM

Comment TEENS and I’ll send details 🩵💙Or, See link in my bio.

Address

Summit, NJ
07901

Telephone

+19175672075

Website

http://www.modernlymannered.com/, https://modernlymanneredclasses.as.me/

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