thank you notes
Some gift-givers have bigger expectations than others.
She ignored a first lady tradition and reportedly took a far more impersonal approach.
If you want to raise a grateful kid, encourage them to send a note of thanks.
Thank you, Jimmy Fallon, for making this happen.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
You'll thank yourself (and others!) later.
I cannot begin to explain how much you mean to me. But clearly I'm going to try. I have known some of you for nearly a decade and others for less than a year.
Being on all three sides of a guest list -- inviter, invited and uninvited -- can help children not only become more resilient, but also more conscientious and empathetic. It's up to parents to use parties as opportunities for chats about friendship, kindness, and etiquette.