Preparing for a Successful School Year: The Power of Social Skills and Kindness

As the new school year approaches, it’s crucial for parents to focus on more than just academics. Building strong social skills and fostering kind behavior in children can make a significant difference in their overall school experience. In her interview with Melanie Hastings on Let’s Talk Live, Christine Chen highlights the importance of these traits in helping children navigate the challenges of school life.

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Manners Matter

Empower Kids with Confidence Through Social Etiquette Skills

Our programs are designed to build the confidence children and teenagers need to handle every situation with ease. Everyone has experienced awkward moments of uncertainty. Understanding the etiquette rules that help us navigate social situations successfully is critical to building confidence and self-esteem.

Manners for School Environments

Give your students a gift that will last a lifetime by integrating our programs into your school. These programs encourage civility and respect by teaching children proper responses to social scenarios, fostering a safe and bullying-free learning environment. By enhancing your curriculum, our programs offer a well-rounded education experience that builds confidence, self-esteem, and effective communication skills. They cultivate relationships, promote family values, and attract new students by demonstrating your commitment to respect and civility.

Manners Classes For Schools
Jami Walker, Principal, Olney Adventist Prep. School

"The work Mrs. Chen has done with our students has created positive attitudes and skill sets that will benefit them today and for their futures. She not only teaches students about to follow the Golden Rule, but also lives it out in her interactions with them."

Sheryl Cruz, Home School Parents

"Christine Chen delivers
her etiquette course with gracious poise and a genuine expertise. Our homeschool group thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon of hands-on demonstrations of proper eating manners as well as role-playing effective speaking."

Travis Johnson, Principal, Shenandoah Valley Academy

"We have already had several community members and staff comment on the positive difference they've noticed in our students behavior. We believe that this education in social protocols is so important that we will be looking for ways to add it to our yearly curriculum."

Heather Long, Director of Development, Mary of Nazareth School

"Her ability to engage all students makes it a positive and empowering program for girls and boys alike. Our students finish with a special skill set that they may have not learned elsewhere, and a confidence to handle any social situation in high school and beyond."

Gabrielle Griffin, Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Academy

"The information that Mrs. Chen presented is timeless and valuable and equipped our students with vital life skills in just a short amount of time! The examples, visuals and activities kept the students both engaged and entertained."