Why is play the best preparation for preschool?

When preschool starts getting closer, many parents begin to worry about academics. They think about alphabets, numbers, and ...
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The Learning Experience to open Argyle preschool this summer

The Learning Experience utilizes various enrichment programs such as philanthropy, music, engineering, goal setting, manners and etiquette, and foreign language ...

Dear Abby: When the neighbors open their garage, we have to flee

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

47 Of The Biggest Parenting Differences Around The World

Expat life can be starkly different if you have children. You’re going through life in a different country through the ...
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Margin Notes: Kids are mean. Well, so are college students.

Opinion Columnist Alexia Sextou discusses similarities between how college students and kids interact socially.

Miss Manners: Our friends’ cabin was awful, but they want to know if we enjoyed it

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin gives a polite way to respond after a reader is asked about a ...
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Miss Manners: We stayed at a friend’s cabin, but it was not what we expected

We cut our stay short due to the terrible odor, primitive accommodations and insufficient space and privately vowed to never return.

Miss Manners: I was raised to say ‘sir’ and ‘ma’am’ but had to change my ways

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to what gender-neutral honorific can replace sir or ...
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Miss Manners: No-dinner invitation cards

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; ...

Miss Manners: The elegant old custom of signaling when guests should leave

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at missmanners.com, by email to [email protected], or through postal mail ...

Miss Manners: Can I host my own baby shower or is that tacky?

Is it in bad taste to throw yourself a baby shower? GENTLE READER: Yes, whether you are the baby, the embryo or the mother.

Miss Manners: Here’s when it’s acceptable to send a late RSVP, or say nothing at all

Far be it from Miss Manners to suggest that any invitation go unanswered. But some items that use the form of invitations are actually ticket sales slips, and may be ignored by those not planning to ...