When my kids were growing up and could hardly wait to get at their holiday or birthday presents, I’d keep a notepad handy to keep track of who gave what so the thank you notes could be written a ...

The choices you make today about family health habits will carry over into your children's lives as they grow. Why it matters: Healthy habits established in childhood often last a lifetime.

A child development expert explains why you shouldn't remind your kids to say "please" and "thank you," arguing that parents should simply lead by example. Model the behavior — don't force it.

She posted a video on social media Oct. 30 giving parents permission to not force their kids to say “thank you” while trick or treating, using an example from her own experience as a mom.

I realized that I've always written thank-you notes from a place of guilt. I recently decided to stop writing them, and I'm not making my kids write them, either.

Teacher begins to think it’s “a bit circular” to write thank-you notes for gifts of appreciation from students and their families. Dear Miss Manners: As a teacher for the past 30 years, I ...