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Unplug to Connect Tools & Resources
A variety of tools and resources are available to help families manage screen time and invest in quality time, including face-to-face communication.
Family Media Agreement
To aid children and parents in regulating their use of screen technologies, Youth Speak Out International created Family Contracts for Technology Usage™ in three languages. This contract holds family members accountable for the time they spend using screen devices and allows them to focus on building their interpersonal communication skills.
You can download the Family Media Agreement here:
English Version
Spanish Version
Creole Version
Apps for Monitoring Screen Time
Games for Face-to-Face Conversation
Free Conversation Cards
“Each card includes one question, with topics related to individual choices and preferences, as well as questions about friends, family, school. There are 30 questions in total.” Learn more.
Our Moments
Quality time for you and your child or children – Discover your children and let them get to know you. Educate through fun. Improve your listening skills – ask a question and listen carefully to the answer. Talk about it. There is no correct answer and no judgment.
Table Topics: Family Conversation Pack
Questions specially designed to engage kids in the art of conversation Perfect for mealtime or bedtime, use it every day Fun mix of age appropriate questions range from silly to thought-provoking and encourage up-building conversation between parents and kids Learn something new about your kids and even yourself
