Manners

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Teach your kids to set the table!

Want a child who really, truly cares about others? Follow this advice on raising compassionate children from experts and parents.

Stop your kid's seemingly endless requests and ungrateful attitude with our expert plan.

All good things must come to an end, and no matter how much your baby loves his binky, bottle, or stroller, at some point you'll have to figure out a way to help him say sayonara, old friend!

My sons and I look different from other people, but we'd rather you ask questions than ignore us.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

Want your kids to stop eating with their hands, burping, and making inappropriate remarks about the food? Try these simple fixes for better table manners.

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

You probably learned the signs (and sounds) of an unhappy newborn early on. But the signs of happiness can be more mystifying. Baby doesn't even hit the first true happiness milestone, smiling, until after the first month! Here's how to tell if your tyke is feeling fine.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

How many people do I invite? How can I avoid leaving anyone out? Get answers to your burning questions about invitation etiquette.

Tired of nagging your child to do the right thing? Skip the lecture! Instead, add these super-fun ways to teach honesty, responsibility, compassion, patience, and more to your parenthood playbook. (We promise she won't even notice the lesson.)

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

Follow our age-by-age growth chart to see the average height and weight your children should have as they grow from baby to big kid.

Break out these fun and creative ideas when you're cooped up indoors.

Discover the secret to getting your kid to set the table or tidy her room without being constantly on her case about it.

Guilt doesn't do you (or your child) any good -- especially when it comes to discipline. Find out how to let it go with these practical and simple expert tips.

Here's some fabulous news for busy moms: Your preschooler would be thrilled to pitch in around the house. (For starters, try calling chores "family games.")