Give a not-so-subtle hint . If straight talk doesn’t work, be bold. The next gift could come with a box of thank-you cards. Or send this column to someone who may forget or doesn’t know a note ...

DEAR GIFT-GIVING: Thank you for your kind word and great tips. I hope they help others struggling with this! Send your questions for Annie Lane to [email protected] .

Some parents still find thank-you notes important, while others don't. Parenting experts say teaching kids to express ...

Gottsman said say thank you and decide later if you want to do anything at all. "A gift is not reciprocal," she said. "A gift is from the heart, which means that we shouldn't expect something in ...

As for husbands and gift-giving... I’ve cracked the code. I do two things: 1. I put gifts I want in a box in his closet. 2. I load up our Amazon cart with hints so obvious even the dog gets it ...

It’s a privilege to watch kids becoming ever-evolving versions of themselves, though that presents a challenge when it comes to gift-giving: The giftees grow up so fast.

Dear Gift-Giving: Thank you for your kind word and great tips. I hope they help others struggling with this! Send your questions for Annie Lane to [email protected].