Communication Skills
Learning how to communicate assertively rather than in a passive or aggressive manner protects youth and empowers independent decision-making. Communicating boundaries about health, safety, and risky behaviors increases self-worth and well-being.
Grade K-2
Grade 3-5
Grade 6-12
classroom tools
Featured Resource
The Center for Parent and Teen Communication is based within the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and promotes positive youth development and fosters family connections.
take a quiz
Take this communication quiz to identify where you fall on the communication continuum.
Check out how good of a communicator you are by taking this short quiz from Mind Tools.
Resources
Learn how to be a better public speaker and leader from Toastmasters videos, resources, and youth program
Learn about four communication styles from Straight Talk® including the Director, Expresser, Thinker, or Harmonizer and how they work in different situations.
Organizations
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If you need help and are under the age of 18, reach out to a trusted adult, such as a counselor, a parent, a teacher, or a coach. Finding assistance and the best-fit resources in your community is priority. To book Dr. Crystal Collier to present at your school, parent organization, or in your community, please contact us!
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