I only correct the pronunciation if I expect to see that person again. This way, I’m not constantly feeling rude by correcting everyone.

Some people are committed to originality. But is the fun you have coming up with an odd name worth the work the child will have to do to correct how people spell or pronounce it?

Mealtime in my house was chaotic. Introducing new rules to follow each week helped my kids with table manners.

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