I received this question via email last week. It’s been asked before, so I’m pulling the answer out of the archives to share again:
Is it proper for a mother to host a baby shower for her daughter? – Linda
What an exciting time in your life, congratulations on the new grand baby!
Historically, close friends or coworkers of the expectant mother have been the ones to offer to throw the shower. Sometimes extended family members such as an Aunt or Cousin may act as host. As gifts are usually the main reason for the shower, immediate family members typically do not act as host as it appears a bit “self-serving”.
Of course, with every ‘rule’ there are exceptions. Today, with families spread out across the country and literally around the world, you see parents or siblings hosting showers for a child, or sister, who does not live in the same town. The family member plays host as an opportunity for close friends to share in the celebration while the mother-to-be is in town for a visit.
If you don’t have someone offer to host a shower: a fun alternative for you would be to throw a “sip and see” after the baby is born, where the guests are invited to see the new bundle of joy.
Enjoy this amazing time with your daughter.
In other news…
Executive Success Series
I’m so excited for this new series!!! Please feel free to share this information with anyone else you think may be interested.
Research shows that 85 percent of success in the business world hinges on your soft skills, and only 15 percent on your technical skills. Yet many people do not take the time to invest in the most critical part of their professional training, the crucial social skills that enhance your ability to communicate, negotiate, and lead which helps you build relationships and close deals. Are you ready to invest in your 85 percent?
Schedule:
- Tuesday, March 10, 11:30am-1:00pm, Skirvin, Downtown Oklahoma City (lunch included)
- Tuesday, April 14, 11:30am-1:00pm, Skirvin, Downtown Oklahoma City (lunch included)
- Tuesday, May 12, 6:00-7:30pm, Cocktail Party, Location TBA
Curriculum:
- First and Lasting Impressions
- Hosting and being a guest at a lunch, dinner, board, or coffee meeting
- Communication; verbal, written and electronic
- Networking Events; advanced techniques for both Introverts and Extroverts
- Customer Service, and much more.
Course Fee: $287 for all three events in the series
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Spring Special Registration Discount is available
Registration Information for 5th-8th Grades for 2015-2016 Season
- Spring Special Saves $70 = $377 (before June 15) (Regular Tuition = $447)
- If you prefer to make payments, you can secure your space with a $100 deposit.
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Registration Information for 9th-12th Grades for the 2015-2016 Season
- Early Bird Saves $50 = $437 (before March 1) (Regular Tuition = $487)
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Multi-Season Discount
You’ve asked and we have listened! We now offer a multi-sesason discount to families who would like to register a child for three consecutive years in the program. As each season builds on the previous; maximum benefits are achieved by continued exposure for a minimum of three years (many students participate for 8 consecutive years).
- Multi-Season Discount 5th-8th Grades = $1127 (before June 15) A savings of $214 off Regular Tuition. (This is for one child, for three consecutive seasons.)
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As always, thanks for reading!
– Carey Sue
