While it might seem like an incredibly overwhelming task for new parents, many children learn their foundational social skills, like open communication, self-awareness, and empathy from their ...

Kids need to learn what to do and what not to do when you’re in public spaces (Photo: Shutterstock) The foundations of a society are built from the basic family unit. What you’ve been taught at home ...

Most parents try to teach their children good manners. Sometimes, though, that task can be a bit exhausting. Parents do get tired of correcting, monitoring and forever having their antennae up to ...

Do you feel hideously inadequate around moms with calm, composed, well-mannered children (surely their kids don’t slap random strangers at a museum)? Not surprisingly, modeling good behavior is key to ...

Children’s etiquette isn’t what it used to be. Case in point: One of my students nailed me in the head with a doughnut. I ...

Ask etiquette expert Treva Mayo the proper way to shake hands, and she gives you a firm answer: Fingers together. Thumbs up. Two pumps from the elbow. No more. Manners may have evolved from the Golden ...

Are manners still important for today’s students? Yes, instilling good manners is one of the most beneficial legacies you can give your children. Imagine you’re a teacher who receives these emails: 1) ...