Press

Melissa Leonard contributes her dynamic etiquette advice to some widely-read publications. From faux pas to helpful tips, Melissa gives readers valuable insight on everyday do’s and don'ts.


	Prom Dilemmas – Solved (Spring, 2008) Your Prom Magazine

	Avoid a Folly Holiday Quick & Simple Magazine (December, 2007)

	Playing Well with Others: How to Handle 5 Sticky Parenting Situations

	The Age Of TMI… Where's Our Modesty? Our Decorum? Is No Topic Off Limits? (April 16, 2007)

	New Mom Etiquette Challenges (March 2007)

	You Are Not A Loan (February 28, 2007)

The Bedford Record Review	Students Learn To Go Beyond Please and Thank You! (January, 2007) PDF

	Do I or Don't I - The Etiquette of Regifting (December, 2006)

	Melissa spoke about social & dining manners as well as breastfeeding etiquette on Martha Stewart's Sirius Show, KIDSTUFF (November 21, 2006)

	How to Make a Graceful Exit (September, 2006)

	Making That Professional Introduction (September 2006)

	Is That??? OhmyGod! Celebrity Sighting Etiquette (July/August 2006)

	Bridesmaid Q&A (Summer, 2006)

	Dating Etiquette For The Clueless (Summer, 2006)

	Entertaining Etiquette (July/August, 2006)

	Wild Animals (June, 2006)

Disney’s Family Site	Check out Melissa’s etiquette advice on Disney’s Family site Schools Out: Thanks Everyone – Showing Appreciation for Teachers (June, 2006) Table Manners for Toddlers (June, 2006)

	Petiquette (June, 2006)

	DMV Dread…the do’s and don’ts for your next visit (June, 2006)

	Property Etiquette (June, 2006)

	Kids Without Manners – Or Parents Who Don’t Know The Difference by Alison Hogan (May, 2006)

	Palisades Panic – Mall Etiquette We All Could Use (May, 2006)

	"My Children Have Manners, Or So I'm Told", By MAREK FUCHS (April 16, 2006)

	Manners To Last A Lifetime – KIDS Supplement - Scarsdale Inquirer, The Bedford Record-Review, The Rivertowns Enterprise (April, 2006)

	Parking Pandemonium Finding parking at local schools can be a real adventure (April, 2006)

	Celebrity ‘Shakes – The Do’s & Don’ts When You Run Into A Celeb (March, 2006)

	A previously published article, Moms Heading Back To School, has been featured on two ABC Affiliates – Boston & Philadelphia (March, 2006)

	Melissa covers some pest/bug etiquette in Scarsdale Magazine (March, 2006)

	Melissa was featured in recent issue of Westchester Magazine (March, 2006)

	Melissa is quoted in an article on healthykids.com (March, 2006)

	In Putnam Magazine (March/April, 2006), Melissa discusses sportsmanship in an article entitled Rivalry Rescue.

	New in Westchester Wag, Tips for Tippers with contributions by Melissa. (December, 2005)

	Melissa recently contributed to an article in American Baby magazine. (December, 2005)

	Melissa added her expertise to an article called Ps and Qs, Teaching Toddlers Good Manners By Lisa A. Goldstein (December, 2005)

	Melissa was recently interviewed for the article Solutions: Table Manners which appeared in The Journal News. (June 13th, 2005)

	Please May I Have a Cookie? Table Manners 101, also appeared on the Huggies Baby Network's "Best of the Web." (May 30th, 2005) Ps and Qs: Teaching Toddlers Good Manners (September, 2005)

	Melissa contributes to the SHE KNOWS NETWORK What To Do When You See A Star! You’re Driving Too Fast!! When People Ask, “When is Your Baby Shower?” Taking Care of Yourself Dating a Co-Worker Don’t Touch My Belly! Q&A Nosy Co-Worker Q&A Thank You Notes Q&A Stop Telling Me to Diet! Q&A Gym Etiquette Q&A Bizarre Baby Name Q&A Please May I Have a Cookie? Table Manners 101 The Top Four Etiquette Tactics for Your Toddler SheKnows Pregnancy & Baby: Check out all of Melissa’s Pregnancy & Baby Q&A

	Simon Says... (When Your Child Says Something Completely Inappropriate) Avoiding the Top 10 Mommy Faux Pas Top 4 Etiquette Tactics for Your Toddler Please May I Have A Cookie? Table Manners 101 The Ultimate Juggling Act

	Home Basics. (March 2005)

	Melissa recently contributed to an article on AOL's Research and Learn website entitled Moms Heading Back to School. (January 2005)

	International Yacht Vacation & Charter Magazine. (December 2004)

	Melissa recently wrote The Etiquette of Gift Giving for the Pink Puppy. (April 2004)

	Melissa was featured in the October, 2004 issue of Westchester Magazine

	An article featuring Melissa recently appeared in NorthJersey.com (April 2004)

	ABA Banking Journal: Avoid the ‘Fatal’ Faux Pas. (May 2004)