“Fudge it,” I said aloud. Toyless, I marched myself to the counter and bought a Kit Kat. In the car, I pulled a crisp $20 ...

But I also remember attending events at my in-laws’ house decades ago and never thought to send thank-you notes or call afterward.

Coffee is also a big hit, and one of the few vouchers most teachers liked, unlike the multi-shop cards that can be hard to spend. "Starbucks voucher is always a hit," said one teacher's wife. "My ...

Your child is always watching you, even if you don’t notice. If you model gratitude, by saying “thank you” to the clerk in the grocery store and the car service driver, you are teaching him the ...

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

If your best friend is getting married soon, you're probably wondering how much to gift them on their best day ever. Here's some advice on how much makes sense for 2025.

Being intentional in how you raise your children is what's really important. Here are some things I've tried to raise ...

I've stopped writing thank-you cards and my kids don't have to write them, either. We express our gratitude in other ways.

Looking for an easy and inexpensive gift to give your child's teacher for the end of the school year? These free printable ...

A survey shows most parents are giving kids gifts on their siblings' birthdays, eliminating opportunities to learn key skills.

I put gifts I want in a box in his closet. I load up our Amazon cart with hints so obvious even the dog gets it. In our house, when the kids and grandkids open presents, they cheerfully say ...

Works like a charm. -- Gift-Giving Like a Pro Dear Gift-Giving: Thank you for your kind word and great tips. I hope they help others struggling with this!