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Family Engagement: Relationships & Communication

Support kids and teens in building important social and emotional skills to support healthy online communication and positive digital interactions.

The FACE Toolkit features hand-picked selections of our best family content, making it easy to share recommendations and helpful advice that address parents' concerns. Below, you'll find resources for all grades in a variety of formats and multiple languages to meet the communication needs of your school and families. 

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Relationships & Communication

Online interactions can be tricky. Who hasn't worried over how a text or email might come across? Meaningful connections are central to kids' well-being and development, and digital spaces offer important opportunities for social growth when navigated thoughtfully. Remind your kid that their words matter even more in DMs and posts. Expressing ourselves clearly helps build understanding and avoid drama. Setting their own personal boundaries, and respecting others', can help them feel safe and comfortable. And when they find their people—whether it's gaming, art, or a love of cats—you can encourage them to find spaces that foster empathy and allow them to be their authentic selves.

Format
Quick Tip
Language(s)
English
Format
Podcast
Language(s)
English
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Grades K–2
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Grades 3–5
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Video
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Device Advice: Why We Pause for People
Format
Video
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Apps That Can Bring Families Together
Format
Recommendation List
Language(s)
English
Interacting with Others Online

As they get older, kids age 6 to 8 may watch and play on devices by themselves. They get the most out of it when adults get involved and talk with them about it. 💬

Format
Text Message/Social Media
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Tip Sheet, PDF
Language(s)
English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese
Format
Podcast
Language(s)
English
Teen Voices: Friendships and Boundaries
Format
Video
Language(s)
English
Teen Voices: Friendships and Social Media
Format
Video
Language(s)
English
Grades 6–8
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Grades 9–12
Family Game Cards
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Family Activity
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Using Tech Together

Using screens together can help your kid open up about their life and strengthen your relationship with each other. 💗

Format
Text Message/Social Media
Language(s)
English, Spanish
Format
Tip Sheet, PDF
Language(s)
English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese
Resource
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Program Member Hub