Do you believe having manners will make your child vulnerable? Maybe you think children who are too nice will get bullied. If so, you might be telling your kids to “fight back” or “toughen up.” Or do ...

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 ...

Since children often mimic the actions of adults, good manners have to be modeled by parents, Ryan says. And don’t expect school, whether it be daycare, kindergarten or elementary school, to do all ...

Too many parents either don't teach their kids the basics of manners or try to teach their children at the wrong time, she said. "The big problem is that when parents go about 'teaching' these skills, ...

"I feel like I am stepping on eggshells and biting my tongue when they come to visit because they have seemed to forget the things we taught them years ago." ...

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 ...

Parents know that children learn some lessons more quickly than others. Youngsters may be eager to learn lessons related to an extracurricular activity like dance or sports, but other lessons, ...

Dr. Jodi Stoner and Lori Weiner, authors of the new book, "Good Manners are Contagious," are on a mission to change how kids interact with the rest of the world. Their book offers tangible strategies ...

Practicing kindness and gratitude are two keys to being happy—and to making the world a better place. And there are many ways kids can learn to do exactly that. Here are some strategies that may help ...

Saying “please” and “thank you” is only the start. Here's how to raise a well mannered child… What manners are important in your family? Make a list that includes saying please and thank you, sharing, ...

QUESTION: Is there a way I could teach my child to keep his elbows off the table? Also, how do I help them learn to use napkins and to wait until everyone has been served before beginning to eat?