• - T. I.-C.

  I’ll be honest—etiquette has largely fallen out of favor in our culture, and it can feel awkward to even think about structured manners for kids these days. That’s why I was so struck by how courageously A Parent’s Manual tackles expectations for children in a direct yet loving way. Instead of vague “be nice” suggestions, this guide offers clear principles and practical examples for family life, including travel and social settings, grounded in time-tested tradition. What stood out to me most is how family-focused this manual is. It doesn’t read like a set of rigid rules; it reads like someone who genuinely wants to help families connect, communicate, and enjoy being together—even amid the chaos of everyday life. The emphasis on relationship and intentionality really comes through, and it feels like a resource built for real homes, not perfection. For our own family, this guide was particularly helpful around meal times. We have a daughter with ADHD who really struggles to sit still, and dinner used to feel like a battleground. The manual’s concepts helped us establish gentle but consistent mealtime expectations so that we could transition from disrupted meals to actually sitting, eating, and connecting as a family. That shift alone made this worth it.  I deeply respect the intentional point of view behind this work. While its roots come from a faith-based perspective, I found the practical value transcends that context and offers guidance that any parent could adapt with grace and thoughtfulness. If you’re looking to bring a little more peace, clarity, and connection into your family’s daily rhythms—especially around travel and shared social experiences—this manual is a grounded, approachable resource worth exploring.

• - Fr. (Rev.) C. H.

  Why Manners Matter: The first book of "Why Manners Matter" is a very helpful guide with precise formulations and observations. Although raising children or working with them can often feel overwhelming because there are so many factors to any given child and their behaviour, the precision of this book is a great aid to a focused approach to improving behaviours. Its comprehensive scope means that it is a book that can be returned to repeatedly over the years as growth and formation continues. The 'Parent's Manual' is very comprehensive with solid principles, so that it can be revisited often as your children grow up. Clear explanations with lots of practical advice. Very approachable method.

• - G.w

  Corina, I have only read the first 2 ½ chapters of your first book so far, and I am blown away. This is, by far, the richest and most helpful tool I've ever encountered as a parent, and I've been a parent for 12 years. Here is a cash donation for your business. I want you to print off hard copies of the authors' copies and let me know when they're published. I need to put these in the hands of parents I know, and promote this on social media. It is so rich, deep, yet personal, and it gives a real connection that makes it easy to be inspired by. You have one creative gift, and your talent is going to help so many people transform their homes and communities to be peaceful and holy. It's even deeper than a lot of stuff I studied in Bible college. Please let me know when you start getting author copies. I am probably going to buy 100 of every book you publish and hand them out to all the families I encounter.

• - P. D.

  The Parents' Manual is extremely well done. It was very thorough and comprehensive and I learned a lot! The program is excellent and worth checking out for first time parents or, like me, a parent of many!

• - M. S. 

  The Parents' Manual has been great! Even with my two sons being under 3 (2 years, and other is 10 months), I know the advice you're providing has been extremely useful and fruitful. A few highlighting parts for me were: the teaching moment phrases you used, and explanations  when responding to childrens' questions; the responses were very intentional! It is such an enjoyable read like I am sitting down with a friend and getting parenting advise. It's so well done!

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