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Developing Social Skills
That Last a Lifetime

"Social skills are the great equalizer; good social skills transcend social class, economic status, academic achievement, gender, and race."
Corinne Gregory, Founder and President - The PoliteChild, USA Today

"It's restoring sanity to the schools."
—Darlene Dolan, assistant superintendent in Desert Sands Unified School District, Indio, California

The PoliteChild® is the leading educational program dedicated to developing excellent social skills in children of all ages — from toddlers to teens — by building solid foundations for learning and using proper social behavior, developing good moral character, manners and etiquette through its licensed curricula and managed classes.

We offer our life-changing programs in the following ways:
     
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The goal of The PoliteChild is to help parents, educators, and others develop young people who have strong self-esteem and confidence, and are socially comfortable and proficient in handling a myriad of social interactions and situations. Whether you are looking for a curriculum to include in your school day, or want a complete program led by our own instructors, or a customized course, The PoliteChild has a winning social skills program option to fit your needs. Review our site at your leisure, or contact us for more information.

 Recent News and Media Coverage
03.14.08
The Washington Post prints "The Well-Managed Classroom," a Letter to the Editor written by PoliteChild Founder and President Corinne Gregory (PDF).
03.13.08
President and Founder Corinne Gregory interviewed on “Mom Talk Radio with Maria Bailey.” The show aired in South Florida from 11am-12pm on WJBW 1000 AM. Approximately 1-2 weeks following the local broadcast it will be available as a podcast on iTunes and on the program website www.momtalkradio.com/shows.
01.2008
PoliteChild listed in Seattle’s Child magazine article “Full Plate.” (PDF)
01.04.08
PoliteChild Licensee, The CourteousChild, to produce new kid’s manners-themed quiz show in conjunction with Montclair’s TV34 (PDF).
11.07
PoliteChild featured in the article “Mind Your Manners ” in the Winter 2007 edition of the eScrip Smart Shopper .
09.07
8.18.07
PoliteChild featured in the Seattle Times articles “We’re all behaving badly” and “Tantrum Tips
6.04.07
Everyday Woman article about “Teaching Manners to your Children” (PDF)
2.22.07
1.11.07
It's Not Enough to Control Guns, Seattle PI article by Corinne Gregory. (PDF)
12.21.06
Corinne Gregory quoted in Toronto , Canada Globe and Mail in article on “Dealing with Disappointed Kids. ” (PDF)
12.16.06
PoliteChild featured in Seattle Times article, "Peer Presents Pressure" (PDF)
11.13.06
EspeciallyPolite™ Fundraiser to Provide School Grants Supporting Social Skills and Character Education ( PDF)
07.15.06
PoliteChild appears in sidebar entitled “Friendship Etiquette” Seattle Times article on “Moms Meeting Moms .” (PDF)
04.06

PoliteChild featured in April's Parent Map magazine - Seattle. Read the article online here. (PDF)

01.29.06
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