Etiquette, I want to teach my children good manners, but I don’t want to sound old-fashioned or be constantly correcting them. How do I strike t ...

In an increasingly pluralistic society, children are likely to have questions about the diverse beliefs and customs they encounter in Long Island’s evolving religious landscape. This week’s clergy ...

How do you teach kids that they shouldn’t always be arguing with their siblings or being disrespectful to each other, including us? We have a big rule against disrespect, but it doesn’t seem to work.

The first playdate that I ever remember took place on my front porch when I was 5. A new family had arrived in our town, and the mom had become friendly with my stepmother. School was still a few ...

Why is respect so important? Respect is the basis of all healthy human relationships. Parents (like teachers) deserve—and need—a special kind of respect because of their position of authority and ...

Julie Banderas’ latest children’s book, "A Monumental Mistake," teaches youngsters a valuable lesson that the Fox News anchor believes is critical because respect is at an "all-time low" in America.

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?

A 12-year old girl tells me she does not want to start her new middle school next week because she fears being teased for being Latina-American. I believe her… she has been struggling with ...