Committee for Children
About Us
Committee for Children seeks to foster the social and emotional development, safety and well-being of children through education and advocacy.
Our nonprofit organization develops and publishes programs and curricula for children from preschool through middle school about social skills, bullying, and sexual abuse, in addition to an emergent literacy program for young children.
We are based in Seattle, Washington, but our programs are now used at 25,000 schools in 21 nations and regions around the world, such as Japan, Norway, and Kurdistan.
Since the 1970s, we've been partnering with experts at leading universities and institutes to explore healthy child development and the link between academic achievement and social and emotional competency.
Our programs focus on the essential skills of empathy, impulse control, anger management, problem solving, personal safety, and emergent literacy. Each program takes a unique approach that is based on extensive research to help children succeed in school and in life.
Articles by Committee for Children
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Guidelines for Distinguishing Aggression From Play Fighting
Research suggests that adults tend to confuse aggression and play fighting in children. In order to intervene...
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Kennedy Middle School: Teaching Social Skills When Social Lives Matter Most
Kay Mehas, former principal of Kennedy Middle School in Eugene, Oregon, believes it is never too late to begin teaching...
Topics: Help Your Child Make Friends -
Beginning the Conversation About Touching Safety
Beginning the Conversation About Touching Safety A vital step that you can take to keep your children safe is to talk...
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Establishing a Safe Environment
Establishing a Safe Environment for Your Kids Some ways of protecting our children seem obvious, like wearing a bike...
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Powerful Parenting: Building Relationships, Instilling Confidence, and Teaching Skills
As parents, you worry about the risks your children face and the choices they will have to make. But if you have a...
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What to Do About Bullying: Tips for Parents
1. Encourage your child to report bullying incidents to you. Validate your child's feelings by letting him/her know...
Topics: Helping Your Child with Bullying -
Bullying and Sexual Harassment in Schools
Several years ago, Barry Loukaitis, a junior high student in Moses Lake, Washington, walked into his algebra classroom...
Topics: Hot Topics in Bullying -
Safeguard Your Students Against Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is on the rise, and states such as Arkansas and Washington have recently passed legislation to help curb...
Topics: CyberBullying -
Cyber Bullying: Classroom Harassment Goes High-Tech
Consider how often you use the Internet or a cell phone. Over the last decade, technology has become ingrained in our...
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Media Safety: Guidelines for Internet Use
Surfing the Internet can expose children to inappropriate sexual material and other dangers. It is very important for...
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