Messy-Eater Makeover
5 tips on getting kids to mind their manners at meal times.
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5 Ways to Raise a Grateful Child
Life won't always gift your child with exactly his heart's desire. But there are ways you can make sure that, underneath it all, he learns to appreciate what he has.
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5 Tantrum Stoppers That Work
Easy discipline tricks that will end whining and battles with your toddler
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A Lesson in Greeting
Tips on teaching kids the art of a warm greeting
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8 Weird Kid Quirks Explained
Why toddlers run naked, play in dirt, climb into boxes, and more
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6 Ways to Stop Sibling Fighting
How to negotiate inequality and act as mom referee when your kids say, "It's not fair!"
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7 Ways to Fix Rude Tween Behavior
Tips to deal with your child's attitude as she grows into a teenager
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Raise a Kid Who Gets Invited Back
How to teach your child to have polite manners on playdates and why being a good guest still matters
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Battling Materialism
What to do when your kid always wants more stuff
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Teaching Kids to Say "I'm sorry"
Encouraging empathy
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A Little Help With Their Friends
Teaching them how to maintain their friendships
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Baffling Kid Behavior -- Explained
Why they say one thing and then do another -- and how to know what they really want
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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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Make Sure You're Not Raising a Brat
Are you teaching your child correct manners? Take our quiz
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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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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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What to Call a Grown-Up
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Ask Dr. Sears: Teaching Manners
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Loose Lips: When Kids are Impolite
Ways to teach your child to be tactful
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