Tag Archives: manners

Why we need to stop forcing our children to hug

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Maureen Harris, RN

Last updated: December 6, 2024 It’s the holiday season and that means lots of visits with friends and family. This can also lead to an awkward situation: relatives (ahem, grandparents!) and others who expect automatic hugs and kisses from children … Continue reading →

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How to encourage children to say thank you

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Andrea Scott RN

My daughter used to be that child who didn’t say thank you when she received a present. It wasn’t so much that she forgot to say thank you; she outright refused to say thank you. But wait – before you … Continue reading →