Picture yourself at Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey and stuffing slathered in gravy on your plate. Mashed potatoes making their way around the table. Good cheer emanating from everywhere. Deeply content, ...

QUESTION: Is there a way I could teach my child to keep his elbows off the table? Also, how do I help them learn to use napkins and to wait until everyone has been served before beginning to eat?

Earlier this year, mealtime at my house was feeling out of control. My kids were talking with their mouths open and complaining about each others poor manners. We introduced new rules gradually to ...