My children began to resist writing thank-you notes as they got older. Now I make sure they show gratitude before enjoying ...

You'll be more likely to write a thank you note if you do it soon after receiving a gift or an act of kindness. The general expectation is between one day and two weeks after opening a gift.

A thank you note is a special way to show your appreciation, so keep the focus there. Keep it short, simple and to the point. For the holiday season, here are some simple, yet thoughtful things ...