When You Can't Stand Your Kid's Friend
How to deal with your child's pals that you don't like, whether they're scary-naughty, annoying, or mean
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No More Whining!
Age by age, why kids do it -- and how to make it stop
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Learning Cooperation
Getting your toddler from "no" to "yes"
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Learning to Say Thanks
Teach your youngster to write thank-you notes
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Making Friends
How to help your child build relationships with her peers
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Raising a Compassionate Child
Easy ways to help your kids develop empathy, kindness, and a sense of responsibility toward others
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Raising a Polite Child: A Quiz
The right time to start teaching manners? Right now!
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Raising a Polite Dinner Guest
The trick to teaching table manners
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That's "Mom" To You
How to react when she uses your first name
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Ask Dr. Sears: Teaching Good Manners
At 7 and 8 years old, my sons have yet to learn when to say "please" and "thank you," or how to make good eye contact with others. For years, I have tried to instill these basic manners through discussion, example, and gentle reminders. What can I do to help them exhibit these important social graces?
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Reality Check: Curbing Rude Remarks
What Really Matters to Moms
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Loose Lips: When Kids are Impolite
Ways to teach your child to be tactful
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