Before and after: a family moves from separate screens at the dinner table to sharing the From Our Hearts family journal together — The Family Connection Initiative story in one look

Family Connection Initiative

Less Screen Time.
More Conversation.
Closer Families.

Screen-free shared family journals and engagement programs that make it easy for families to talk, laugh, and grow closer.

See the difference and choose how you would like to use the journal below.

Three Ways to Get Started

How would you like to use the journal?

Families Schools, Government & Nonprofits Employers & PEOs

For Families

Bring Your Family Closer

Discover the shared family journal and find screen-free ways to create conversation, laughter, gratitude, and lasting memories.

Explore for Families

For Schools, Government & Nonprofits

Family Engagement That Goes Home

Explore screen-free family programs for schools and districts, military families, government agencies, hospitals, nonprofits, and the communities they serve.

Explore Family Programs

For Employers & PEOs

Recognition That Reaches Families

Explore family-inclusive employee recognition for employers, PEOs, hospitals, credit unions, and other workplaces.

Explore Employer Programs

About the Founder

Pat Wyman

Pat Wyman is a learning expert, master teacher, and reading specialist who has served families since 1996. She is the founder of Family Connection Initiative LLC, helping families trade some screen time for more conversation, laughter, reflection, and closer relationships.

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