With a written note, certainly a parent must stamp and address it, and perhaps hover over the child to inspire them to write.

With a written note, certainly a parent must stamp and address it, and perhaps hover over the child to inspire them to write.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was wondering if my daughter should have sent thank-you cards to my wife and myself when she graduated from college. My wife said she should have, but I don’t feel the same way.

For me, the daughter of small business owners, winter and the holidays meant more family time at the dining table, not just to eat but to handwrite thank you notes to our customers. My brother would ...

Parents are split on the importance of thank-you notes, but one thing is clear — teaching kids to express gratitude is important.Studio4/Getty Images Some parents still have kids write thank-you notes ...

We may be in the throes of Christmas prep right now, but before we know it, the wrapping paper will be cleared away, and kids ...

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. It’s time for me to come clean: For many years, I was a huge champion of thank-you notes. Once, asked for a piece of unsolicited advice in a radio ...

Most days, being a parent can feel like the most thankless job in the world. You are working tirelessly and pouring your heart and soul into giving your children everything, yet it is rare to even get ...

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