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About Confident Connections

Say: Start the Conversation

Tools and guidance for having developmentally-appropriate conversations related to youth mental topics such as dealing with crisis, addressing racism, and preventing suicide.  

  1. Social and Emotional Book Lists PK-2
  2. Social and Emotional Book Lists Grades 3-5
  3. After School Conversation Prompts
  4. Video: After School Conversation Prompts
  5. Bodies and Boundaries: How to talk to your child about personal space, consent, and bodily autonomy
  6. A Developmental Guide to Race and Racism
  7. Supporting Your Child After a Crisis 
  8. What is Cyberbullying? A Guide for Parents of Teenagers  

Do: Activities to Connect

Activities to help families build authentic connection and celebrate and support one another.  

  1. Family Bingo Cards: Social-Emotional Challenges
    • Self-Awareness 
    • Self-Regulation 
    • Social Skills 
    • Responsible Decision-Making
  2. How to Model Social-Emotional Skills
  3. Mindfulness at Home
  4. Calm Down Dice
  5. Practicing Social Skills During Family Game Nights
  6. Video: Movement for Mental Health 

Learn: Deepen your Understanding 

Get expert tools, information, and resources to support your child’s overall mental health. 

  1. Ages and Stages: Social-Emotional Development for Ages 4-18 
  2. Youth Mental Health Resources
  3. How to Teach Your Teen Healthy Social Media Habits
  4. Video: Teach Your Teen Healthy Social Media Habits
  5. Youth Suicide Prevention  
  6. Building a Partnership with Your Child’s School 

Family Learning Sessions: Guides for family-serving organizations 

Customizable slide decks and facilitation guides for family-serving organizations to use to implement learning sessions for parents and caregivers about youth mental health.  

  1. Intro to Mental Health
  1. Sharing Concerns about Youth Mental Health: A World Cafe Session
  1. Coping with Stress: A World Cafe Session