Talking about managing anxiety when it arises is an important way for parents to help safeguard kids’ mental health.
Conversation of the Week
Dinner and a Movie: Valentine’s Day Family Movies
Enjoy a Valentine Dinner and a Movie, with food, fun, conversation and film ideas from The Family Dinner Project and Common Sense Media!
How to Talk to Kids About Sex and Intimacy
Parents may be unsure how to talk to kids about sex, but it’s one of the most important conversations families can have.
Resilience Building Back-to-School Questions
This list of resilience building back-to-school questions will help parents and kids communicate about the tricky transition this fall.
Talking About Connecting With Others
Understand how kids and teens think about their social relationships and communication with these questions about connecting with others.
Talking About the Civic Season
Talk about the Civic Season — Juneteenth through the Fourth of July — with conversation starters about our nation’s history and future.
Dinner and a Movie: Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with films about inspiring female role models, plus food, fun and conversation the whole family can enjoy!
Talk About: Black History Month
We’re sharing resources to help families talk about Black History Month and the experiences of Black Americans, at any time of year.
Ways to Honor MLK Day as a Family
Observe MLK Day 2021 as a family with our resources for service projects, meaningful conversation starters and other ways to show support.
How to Talk About the Breach of the U.S. Capitol
We offer tips on how to talk to kids about the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including advice on dealing with feelings after tragic events.
Dinner and a Movie: Holiday Movies to Watch as a Family
Get our list of holiday movies to watch as a family this season, plus food, fun and conversation ideas to make them meaningful.
Talking About Stress Management
Right now, there are lots of reasons to feel stressed. Talking about stress management with your family can help you find ways to stay calm.