Social Smarts - The PoliteChild - Creator of SocialSmarts®

09.18.2009

Corinne Gregory's efforts to eliminate bullying in schools published in story featured on Oprah's Angel Network "To Stop Bullying, Character Development is Key."

09.17.2009

Corinne Gregory's comments on student cheating appear in Education.com Magazine's article "How to Stop the Plagiarism Plague."

09.15.2009

Corinne Gregory interviewed on Blog Talk Radio's "Bigger than Your Block" hosted by Shay Olivarria. Podcast of the audio can be heard here.

09.04.2009

Article in eSchool News "Obama's speech to students sparks controversy," features comments by Corinne Gregory on the President's planned address to students.

08.25.2009

US News and World Report article "A Kindle in Every Backpack," includes comments by Corinne Gregory on problems with student engagement and attention problems technology won't fix.

08.23.2009

Corinne Gregory's comments on how parents can use social networking to keep teens out of trouble is featured in The Oklahoman article "Parents can use networking to detect harmful behavior."

08.12.2009

Yellow Scene Magazine article "The 800 Pound Gorilla in the Schoolyard' ," features comments by Corinne Gregory on the causes and effects of the bullying epidemic.

7.24.2009

ESchoolNews article "Experts split on 'Kindle in Every Backpack' ," features comments by Corinne Gregory on feasilbiliy and practicality of this proposed initiative.

7.20.2009

Corinne Gregory quoted on problems with teen pregnancy in iVillage Momtourage article "The Facts of Life, MTV Style."

07.13.09

Sarasota Herald Tribune article "School Leaders Target Sexting," features comments by Corinne Gregory on disturbing teen trend.

06.2009

Corinne Gregory comments on developing patience in children in the Kaboose.com article "Teaching the Virtues: Patience."

06.29.2009

DC Etiquette Examiner quotes Corinne Gregory on Air Travel Etiquette in article "Traveling by Air?"

6.22.2009

New York Daily News article "The battle of the hemlines: Teens stick up for short skirts" features comments by Corinne Gregory on teen behavior and attitude.

06.13.2009

Letter to the Editor about Waste in Schools published in the Chicago Tribune.

06.12.2009

Corinne Gregory quoted in article discussing pros and cons of national education standards in Capitol Journal on Statenet.com

06.2009

SocialSmarts program featured in new book "The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement," by Jean Twenge and Keith Campbell.

5.26.2009

Corinne Gregory's comments on the relationship between fathers and daughters in Root and Sprouts' article "Cultivating the Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Relationship."

5.13.2009

Corinne Gregory discusses the issue of social skills and impact on schools as guest on Weissbach, 570 KVI.

05.2009

YellowScene Magazine article "Can I Sext You Sometime?," features comments by Corinne Gregory on teen sexting trend.

05.2009

Parenting Magazine: Corinne Gregory offers advice on toddler hitting in the May article "The Not-so-Greatest Hits."

3.16.2009

Rene Syler of ParentsTV interviews Corinne Gregory on the importance and impact of teaching social skills to our kids and in schools.

3.15.2009

Corinne Gregory featured in the Pennsylvania Reading Eagle series on the state of "Civility" in our society.

3.2.2009

The importance of early social skills education highlighted in the Root & Sprout article "Six Tips to Prepare Your Child for Preschool," featuring SocialSmarts President Corinne Gregory.

03.2009

SocialSmarts featured in Bridges.com article "Helping Teens in Troubled Times."

2.19.2009

The importance of social skills education highlighted in ASCD Express article written by Corinne Gregory entitled "Succeeding with Superior Social Skills."

02.2009

School Transportation News article "Special Report: Changes Sought to 'No Child Left Behind' for Benefit of School Transportation, Too," highlights SocialSmarts program in schools.

01.19.2009

PoliteChild's classes featured on Daily Candy Kids Seattle.

01.18.2009

Corinne Gregory interviewed by Bob Salter of WFAN on the topic of education reform and the need for social skills education in schools. Download or listen to the podcast here.

12.2008

See The PoliteChild as referenced in "The Everything Etiquette Book - A Modern Day Guide to Good Manners" by Leah Ingram

12.21.08

President Corinne Gregory interviewed for the St. Joseph's News-Press article "Coming Clean About Santa"

12.11.08

Corinne Gregory interviewed on Family Net TV "Mornings with Lorri and Larry" on the subject of unruly kids and the SocialSmarts solution for classrooms. Interview was carried on Sirius radio and can be heard here.

11.26.2008

PoliteChild Founder and President Corinne Gregory discusses issues of holiday etiquette in the Redmond Reporter

11.25.2008

TechNewsWorld article on "Online Suicide Watchers" features Founder and President Corinne Gregory.

08.2008

SocialSmarts discussed in the August issue of New Jersey Life and Leisure Magazine in the article entitled, "Where Have our Manners Gone: Getting Down with Decorum"

07.2008

Article, "It's a Jungle Out There: Equipping our Children with Social Survival Skills," by President and Founder Corinne Gregory published in July's issue of The Motherhood magazine

06.12.08

Article, "Manners, Manners, Everywhere," by President and Founder Corinne Gregory published by Momcentral.com

05.19.08

"Bullies and Bystanders Beware," - article by PoliteChild founder Corinne Gregory appears in the Huffington Post.

05.07.08

SocialSmarts Declares War on Bullies: Social Skills Crucial Factor in Academic Achievement

05.06.08

King5 News airs feature story on PoliteChild's programs in schools

04.14.08

PoliteChild president and founder speaks out on YouTube in response to Maryland teacher beating

04.09.08

PoliteChild president and founder responds on YouTube to Florida Cheerleader Beating

03.14.08

The Washington Post prints "The Well-Managed Classroom," a Letter to the Editor written by PoliteChild Founder and President Corinne Gregory

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. It's available as a podcast for iTunes and through the program's website.

01.2008

PoliteChild listed in Seattle's Child magazine article, "Full Plate."

01.04.08

PoliteChild Licensee, The CourteousChild, to produce new kid's manners-themed quiz show in conjunction with Montclair's TV34.

11.2007

PoliteChild featured in the article "Mind Your Manners" in the Winter 2007 edition of the eScrip Smart Shopper.

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