This page serves as a living collection of trusted, family-friendly resources that schools can share with caregivers, students, and staff. We will continue to update this page with relevant resources related to family engagement and digital wellness as they become available.
The information on this page is not supported by State Support Team 9 but is provided for your information.
These research-based family guides offer age-specific recommendations for screen use, media habits, and technology boundaries—from early childhood through adolescence. Each guide includes practical tips, reflection questions, and strategies families can realistically apply at home.
The Digital Wellness Lab’s 5 M’s framework helps families think holistically about digital wellbeing (model, mentor, monitor, mastery, and meaning). This framework is a helpful conversation tool for educators and families to move beyond screen-time limits and toward balanced, intentional technology use.
Sesame Workshop offers resources for young children and caregivers that focus on making connections, making choices, noticing and talking about feelings, navigating transitions, and learning through media in developmentally appropriate ways.
This online course equips providers to support families and young children with digital wellbeing strategies and engaging content that foster safe, connected, and enriching media experiences—both online and offline.
Check out this great video explaining AI to young children to help families begin age-appropriate conversations about emerging technology.
This collection of tools is designed specifically for adolescents and focuses on self-awareness, coping skills, and emotional wellbeing in a digital context.
The Child Mind Institute’s YouTube channel features short, expert-led videos on child and adolescent mental health, including anxiety, social media, behavior, and family communication. The content is practical, evidence-informed, and easy to share.
The Screenagers Project uses films, guides, and discussion materials to help families and students understand the impact of screens, social media, gaming, and mental health. Their resources are designed to spark meaningful conversations between adults and young people. Please note that Screenagers resources require a purchase fee.
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