http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984495/childrens-social-skills In a world dominated by digital communication, parents worry about their children’s ability to develop the necessary face-to-face social skills required for successful interpersonal relationships. Social skills need not die in an era of technology if they are introduced and practiced as early as possible. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/984495/childrens-social-skills Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Alicia DiFabio Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982471/bad-child-behaviors-to-stop-now Behaviors that are developmentally-appropriate at age 2 stop being cute at 8 and can become quite obnoxious at 15. As children mature, they often outgrow behaviors such as tantrums, whining or picky eating. However, some behaviors and attitudes don’t simply resolve with maturation. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982471/bad-child-behaviors-to-stop-now Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Alicia DiFabio Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/808976/teaching-phone-manners-to-kids Got manners? Learning proper manners for using the telephone is an important life skill for your kids. Whether they are old enough to answer the phone or simply having a chat with grandma, using manners is important. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/808976/teaching-phone-manners-to-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns SheKnows Parenting Editors Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981403/good-manners-teach-empathy Emily Post might have been on to something. Beyond the social niceties of “please” and “thank you,” basic manners actually serve as the building blocks for the development of empathy in young children by encouraging awareness for the feelings of others and decreasing ego-centrism. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981403/good-manners-teach-empathy Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Alicia DiFabio Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/5632/how-to-teach-your-toddler-table-manners If there is one lesson you have probably learned as a parent, it is to expect the most embarrassing moments to occur at the most inappropriate times. Mealtime is certainly no exception — but take heart, manners can be taught at a young age. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/5632/how-to-teach-your-toddler-table-manners Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler SheKnows Parenting Editors Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818648/Funny-and-embarrassing-things-they-say You're out and about with your child. You feel confident that you have taught your child good manners and how to behave in public. Then, in whatever situation, your child blurts something out in total innocence that is totally and completely tactless. And you're mortified. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818648/Funny-and-embarrassing-things-they-say Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Jen Klein Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970065/when-mommy-has-a-potty-mouth You know that swearing isn't a great quality, obviously. And you definitely don’t want your child dropping f-bombs. But what if it’s Mom who constantly slips up? What if it’s Mom who’s the candidate to have her mouth washed out with soap? We asked experts to give advice on how to clean up your vocabulary so your kids don't develop a potty mouth of their own. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970065/when-mommy-has-a-potty-mouth Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Lisa Steinke Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967103/manners-matter Our style of communication has become more relaxed and casual. This is fine for a text or email, but don't let this lack of formality keep you from missing opportunities to equip your child with ways to show kindness. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967103/manners-matter Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Sara Kendall Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957613/how-to-raise-polite-kids As parents, it's our responsibility to provide our children with an awareness of others and the skills they'll need to be the kind of person others will be happy to know. Here are five not-so-common-anymore courtesies to focus on. Once they've mastered them, it'll be time for a new list. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957613/how-to-raise-polite-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Nichole Beaudry Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/841919/3-reasons-a-thank-you-card-rocks Writing and sending thank-you cards takes very little time and reaps huge rewards. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/841919/3-reasons-a-thank-you-card-rocks Living Hobbies Mary Fetzer Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/832505/handwritten-thank-you-notes When was the last time you received a hand written thank-you note in the mail? It's been a while, hasn't it? And most likely, it was written by someone in your life of another generation -- from a time before email and texting, when the best and most proper way to say thanks was to take the time to write a note and put it in the mail. Take these easy steps toward making thank-you note writing a habit. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/832505/handwritten-thank-you-notes Living Katie Kavulla Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/803662/whats-my-name-again If a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, would an authority figure who goes by their first name be just as authoritative? That's a question I've been grappling with lately. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/803662/whats-my-name-again Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Humor Minsun Park Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823311/old-fashioned-decorum In our age of social networking, kids are more focused on updating their Facebook profiles and creating emoticons than on face-to-face communication. Although their friend list may be a mile long, would your kids know how to actually converse with a real, live human being should the opportunity present itself? The answer could be "yes" if you take the time to teach them about old-fashioned decorum. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823311/old-fashioned-decorum Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Tiernan McKay Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818057/6-positive-ways-to-teach-your-child-manners Do your child’s manners leave a little something to be desired? From saying “please” and “thank you” to greeting guests when they come over, teaching kids good manners is an important part of building character. The good news is that teaching children manners doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. Following are six positive ways to teach your child manners. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818057/6-positive-ways-to-teach-your-child-manners Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Michelle Maffei Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818128/Manners-for-pre-school-children Your children first learn manners at home. From your instruction and example, children establish a basic understanding of how they should interact with people and behave in a variety of situations. Here are some basic manners for preschoolers you can help your little ones learn. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818128/Manners-for-pre-school-children Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Mary Fetzer Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818052/A-quick-guide-to-good-manners If your child's behavior makes you want to throw a tantrum, or you're sure you'd be a millionaire by now if you had a dollar for every time you needed to remind him to say "please," you're not alone. Follow our expert's guide to manners and you'll soon be saying "thank you" for these tips. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818052/A-quick-guide-to-good-manners Parenting Age by Age Ami Burns Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817736/Parents-guide-to-praising-your-child When it comes to kids, positive reinforcement goes a long way. But is there such a thing as too much praise? Before you risk not giving your little guy the applause he's earned, check out this parents’ guide to praising your child -- and let the accolades begin. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817736/Parents-guide-to-praising-your-child Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Michelle Maffei Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/814695/kids-and-manners-start-with-the-basics-1 Almost from the time our kids babble their first "mama" or "dadda" we try to instill in them the use of basic manners. "Please" and "thank you" often are kids first manners lessons. That's great, but that's not all. It's just a start! There are table manners and talking to Granny manners and health manners - and more! Before you get too deep in the details, make sure you are teaching why we use manners along with the details of how to use manners. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/814695/kids-and-manners-start-with-the-basics-1 Parenting Age by Age Child Development & Health Jen Klein Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:50:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812088/teaching-kids-table-manners All children can behave like little turkeys once in a while, but when the family is sitting around the Thanksgiving table, the only turkey should be the main course! Find out which table manners you should expect of your child this Thanksgiving meal. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812088/teaching-kids-table-manners Parenting Age by Age Michelle Maffei Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/805457/modern-manners-101-expert-etiquette-advice-for-today-s-tricky-situations Smooth ways to handle today's tricky etiquette situations http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/805457/modern-manners-101-expert-etiquette-advice-for-today-s-tricky-situations Food & Recipes Entertaining Etiquette Rules Hilary Parker