If I’d had to guess, I would have told you pre-motherhood that I would be the type of parent who would be a stickler for having her kid send thank you cards after receiving birthday or holiday gifts.

The holidays are a time of giving, and for our kids, that also means a lot of getting. It can be a great opportunity for teaching gratitude, but should kids be expected to write thank you notes for ...

The holidays are here, and as you put the finishing touches on all that mom-made Christmas magic, you might also be bracing yourself for your kids seeming ungrateful during family gift exchanges if ...

The author always wrote thank-you notes as a child, and is making her kids (not pictured) do the same.Peter Dazeley/Getty Images I grew up being told the importance of writing thank-you notes. My ...

The internet has brought families tons of modern conveniences, from the glories of one-click shopping to the boatload of educational apps that keep our kiddos busy when we need it most. But there has ...

Every parent knows that awkward pause after a kind neighbor puts Halloween treats into your child's candy bucket. It can feel more terrifying than a jump scare. Will your child remember to say “thank ...