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.
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:
Community Center Events
We partner with local libraries, youth programs, and neighborhood orgs, with programs for both children and parents.
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.
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.