My adult daughters learned etiquette from me. It was passed down from my mother. Somewhere along the line, the old etiquette has been forgotten and new manners have been invented by their husbands.

When you think about manners, do you imagine a thick book filled with old-fashioned rules governing what some consider good behavior? Or small acts of good conduct performed to impress people? Sheryl ...

In the grand scheme of things, the lack of a “please” isn’t one of the world’s biggest problems, and kindness is more important than an automatic “thank you”. But when I’ve stood up from the table ...

Teaching your kiddos to be thoughtful and polite humans is a never-ending job—so why not make it a little fun along the way? CoComelon makes it easy for little ones to learn how to say “please,” ...

Parents know that children learn some lessons more quickly than others. Youngsters may be eager to learn lessons related to an extracurricular activity like dance or sports, but other lessons, ...

Is it just me, or has parenting gotten harder than in past years? Yesterday's simple joys of making mud pies, climbing trees, ...

An etiquette program in Alexandria teaches children social skills. Students in first through fifth grade learn manners such as shaking hands and proper table settings. The course, taught by Carolyn ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Please help me politely decline when asked to purchase things for a children’s fundraiser. While I certainly have no objection to helping a good cause, it is irksome when adult ...