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5 Values You Should Teach Your Child by Age Five
... way to promote the value of honesty: Don't overreact if your child lies to you. Instead, help her find... a way to tell the truth. When the mother of 4-year-old Janice walked into the family room one... demanded an explanation, a guilty-looking Janice blamed the family dog.
Janice's mom reacted sensibly: She...
How To Talk About Values to Your Kids
...All parents want their children to learn right from wrong, but values won't develop on their own... these words to teach worthy lessons they'll take to heart. Sticky Situation: During a game of Candy Land, you... "cheating." Instead, teach her to play fair by subtly pointing her in the right direction. Try saying: "That...
25 Manners Kids Should Know
Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.
Everyday Ways to Teach Values
...If you've been trying to teach your child to be kind, honest, and polite, it can be frustrating... study by Public Agenda, only 34 percent of parents say they feel they've been successful in teaching... no effect until you say you're angry.)
Teach her to identify her feelings and those of others ("You seem...
Raise a Compassionate Child
Want a child who really, truly cares about others? Follow this advice on raising compassionate children from experts and parents.
Fun Ways to Teach Values
... what you're talking about. Luckily, teaching kids values doesn't have to be a dull experience. Here... a bouquet for a neighbor, which will teach them thoughtfulness too. If you plant vegetables instead... of your things!" 4. Design homemade thank-you cards. Here's an arts-and-crafts project that teaches kids...
The Return of Respect!
Oh, baby, it's a rude world -- which is why it's more important than ever that we teach our kids this classic value.
8 Ways Kids Can Give Thanks
By nurturing a sense of gratitude from an early age, your children will learn to appreciate big and small blessings.
19 Habits of Highly Effective Parents
Moms and dads from our Facebook community share the parenting routine or habit they feel most proud of when it comes to effectively raising happy, responsible kids.
Where Are Your Manners?
Do your kids chew with their mouth open or refuse to stay seated for more than five minutes? Then it's time to serve up some etiquette lessons.
Plus, get our age-by-age chart for teaching table manners.
