Q. The kids’ dad has not set up the kids’ rooms in his apartment yet and it’s been 6 months. They are telling me they want to see their dad, but they are tired of sleeping on the floor. I think it’s ...

A: The holidays amplify everything — joy, grief, nostalgia and stress. When you’re newly separated, the weight of “doing the ...

MOST OF MY FRIENDS AND RELATIVES HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN, and I have a 2-year-old son, so I attend a lot of kids’ birthday parties. I’ve seen invitations with special requests for gifts — or “no gifts.” I ...

Has your kid been invited to a birthday party? We are sure they must be excited about it and looking forward to a day filled with games and celebration. However, have you taught your kid the basic ...

Etiquette lessons for children will be offered by Sheryl Trower, Etiquette School of Central PA president, at the New Holland Recreation Center, 123 N. Shirk Road. Children will learn proper dining ...

Q. Mother’s Day was interesting at our house this year. I’ve been married to the kids’ dad for most of their lives. They are now 15 and 17 and were scheduled to be with us but decided to be with their ...

We tapped Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert, author and speaker to fill us in on the most common etiquette mistakes ...

Q. Even though my divorce has been final for a year, I sometimes like to spend the day with my ex and the kids. Not taking the chance of her saying no, I put the children first and ask the kids how ...

Q. My husband and I do not get along and I’m wondering, if we divorce, will it really screw up the kids, or is that just something mental health professionals tell us? Aren’t kids naturally resilient?

A chance to spark curiosity and confidence, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day returns on Thursday, April 24, to give kids a front-row seat to the world of work. The U.S. Department of the ...