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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

I came across a piece offering advice on basic manners, which are in short supply these days. I don’t know what happened to parenting. Nowadays, kids have the audacity to rudely answer back at their ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there ever a polite way to teach other people’s kids to be a little more mannerly or considerate? For years, I have been driving my grandson’s carpool once or twice a week. The ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there ever a polite way to teach other people’s kids to be a little more mannerly or considerate? Related Articles Miss Manners: The server gave a weak apology but I wouldn’t ...