My son is 7 and my daughter is 5, and they can be considered impolite by some adults. My oldest is neurodivergent, and saying "hello" or making eye contact can be hard for him. I don't care if my kids ...
The holiday season is upon us and during this time, kids are given everything from gifts to food. It’s natural for parents to want their children to say “please” and “thank you” when shown this ...
(By Rick Fink) I am not sure why, as I am done raising kids, (they say you are never done) but I was allured to the title of a recent online article from Inc. magazine. The title was “Want to Raise ...
If I’d had to guess, I would have told you pre-motherhood that I would be the type of parent who would be a stickler for having her kid send thank you cards after receiving birthday or holiday gifts.
Every parent knows that awkward pause after a kind neighbor puts Halloween treats into your child's candy bucket. It can feel more terrifying than a jump scare. Will your child remember to say “thank ...
Many of us have been taught by our parents to effusively thank everyone who does us a favor or gives us an opportunity. But is that sending the wrong signal? A student at an elite boarding school ...
Q: My kids are good kids, but sometimes they’re ungrateful. Often, when another family member or I do something special for them, they don’t say thank you. What can I do to help them be genuinely ...
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. We express our gratitude in other ...
Ever since my daughter was born, I’ve been drawn to studies and advice on how to become better a better parent. I’m especially drawn to the tiny changes that can have outsized outcomes. Here’s one.
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