Do you feel hideously inadequate around moms with calm, composed, well-mannered children (surely their kids don’t slap random strangers at a museum)? Not surprisingly, modeling good behavior is key to ...

Mealtime in my house was chaotic. Introducing new rules to follow each week helped my kids with table manners.

Most parents try to teach their children good manners. Sometimes, though, that task can be a bit exhausting. Parents do get tired of correcting, monitoring and forever having their antennae up to ...

Children’s etiquette isn’t what it used to be. Case in point: One of my students nailed me in the head with a doughnut. I teach a class for high school freshmen, and one recent morning, I felt ...

Kids need to learn what to do and what not to do when you’re in public spaces (Photo: Shutterstock) The foundations of a society are built from the basic family unit. What you’ve been taught at home ...

Are manners still important for today’s students? Yes, instilling good manners is one of the most beneficial legacies you can give your children. Imagine you’re a teacher who receives these emails: 1) ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there ever a polite way to teach other people’s kids to be a little more mannerly or considerate? For years, I have been driving my grandson’s carpool once or twice a week. The ...