Digital Literacy for Families:
Empowering the Next Generation
Protecting Kids in a Connected World Starts Now.
The internet is where kids learn, play, connect...and where risks can hide in plain sight. At Opt-Inspire, we believe digital literacy starts young and sticks best when families learn together. That’s why we’ve expanded our programming to serve 5th and 6th graders and their parents or guardians, equipping them with the tools to stay safe, think critically, and build lifelong habits of smart online behavior.
Outside of our workshops, we also offer two free resources:
- The Mini Toolkit (for ages 2–4): A practical, bite-sized guide for parents of young kids just starting to engage with screens. Created with direct input from occupational therapists who specialize in early learning.
- Make It Click (for ages 5–15): A mobile-friendly guide for parents and caregivers to help older kids build safe screen habits, protect their privacy, and navigate online risks with confidence, curated by classroom educators, as well as tech and privacy professionals.
Whether it’s understanding what information is okay to share, spotting a scam in their game chat, or learning what “private” settings really mean, we’re here to help families thrive in today’s digital world.
What We Teach
Our family-focused sessions are fun, interactive, and age-appropriate. We focus on:
Personal Information Protection
Sharing online safely
What’s safe to share (and what’s not) online and in apps.
Online Kindness & Cyberbullying
Establishing digital emotional intelligence
Building empathy and recognizing harmful behaviors online.
Privacy Settings 101
Based on your comfort-level
How to check and adjust privacy and safety settings across platforms, including how to easily digest legal jargon in T&Cs.
Critical Thinking in Clicks
Is this creepy or helpful?
Understanding how ads, algorithms, and peer pressure can influence decisions.
Raising Digital Citizens, Together
How We Deliver
All sessions are free of charge, led by trained volunteers passionate about helping families feel empowered (not overwhelmed) by tech. We offer:
School Workshops
We partner with schools throughout the country, offering workshops in-class, after school, or during parent nights.
Community Center Events
We partner with local libraries, youth programs, and neighborhood orgs, with programs for both children and parents.
Toolkits
Make It Click (ages 5-15) and The Mini Toolkit (ages 2-4). Practical, bite-sized guides for convenience and reach, accessible to all.
Become a Digital Literacy Champion for Kids & Parents
Help Kids & Parents Outsmart the Internet
The internet isn’t slowing down, and neither are bad actors, shady apps, or privacy pitfalls. That’s where you come in.
At Opt-Inspire, we’re on a mission to equip 5th–6th graders and their parents/guardians with real-world digital smarts.
No tech degree? No problem. We’ll train you. We just need sharp minds, kind hearts, and people who care.
Lead or assist in live, interactive workshops
Guide kids and parents through hands-on digital safety lessons that are fun, practical, and designed to stick. Whether you’re leading or supporting, you’ll help turn “wait, what?” into “oh, I got this.”
Help parents get smart on screen-time, scams, and settings
Break down big tech topics into bite-sized, actionable tips for busy parents. From scam spotting to privacy settings, you’ll be their go-to guide for smarter digital choices at home.
Support behind the scenes with materials, outreach, or logistics
Prefer working off-stage? Help us power the mission through sharp content, community connections, and seamless event coordination. Every smooth workshop starts with you.
Simple, smart resources for raising confident digital citizens.
Toolkits Built for Real Life. And Real Kids.
From toddler tap-throughs to middle school group chats, our free toolkits help you guide your child’s online journey with clarity and confidence.
We offer two age-specific toolkits in multiple formats:
- The Mini Toolkit for kids ages 2–4: Screen-time basics, co-viewing tips, and early digital habits.
- Make It Click for kids ages 5–15: Conversations about gaming, social media, online privacy, and AI.
Each was developed with insight from privacy experts, tech professionals, and early childhood specialists to meet families where they are, in all the beautiful chaos of modern parenting.
Let's Team Up
We’re actively partnering with schools, PTAs, after-school programs, and youth-focused nonprofits.
If you’re an educator, parent, or community leader looking to bring Opt-Inspire to your school or group, or looking to volunteer with us in this capacity, we’d love to connect.
Telephone: 617.682.0471
E-mail: connect@optinspire.org
Opt-In. Be Inspired. Stay Safe.