How P2 Works for Parents
A simple way to grow character and relationships at home—aligned with what your child is learning at school.
At a Glance
- P2 teaches 24 character strengths and the Other People Mindset at school with short, daily lessons (Aug–May).
- P2 for Families gives you a once-a-week, 5–10 minute at-home touchpoint: 1 quote, 1 short video, and 3 conversation prompts, by grade band.
- Over time, families develop a shared vocabulary (e.g., gratitude, perseverance, fairness) that strengthens relationships and helps kids thrive.
What Your Child Experiences at School
- Daily, zero-prep lessons that fit into the school day without adding workload for teachers.
- A simple, consistent framework that builds a positive, strengths-based culture across classrooms and grades.
- Age-appropriate examples and activities from PreK–12.
- A focus on relationships, using the five elements of the Other People Mindset:
- Identifying and appreciating the good in others
- Knowing that my words and actions affect others
- Supporting others when they struggle
- Cheering others’ successes
- Being present and giving others my attention
Your Role at Home (Easy + Realistic)
Use the weekly P2 for Families page (mobile-friendly) that matches your child’s grade band:
- Read a short quote together. Ask what it means in their words.
- Watch a 1–3 minute video (kid-safe) that shows the strength in action.
- Pick 1 of the 3 prompts to spark a family conversation at dinner, in the car, or at bedtime.
Tip: You don’t need to do everything. One good conversation each week beats a long lecture.
For even more inspiration, read a parent’s blog: 6 Ways to Connect P2 to the Home →
Why This Works
- Shared language: When families use the same words as school (e.g., kindness, self-control), kids understand expectations clearly.
- Tiny, repeatable moments: Short, consistent touchpoints beat long, irregular efforts.
- Strengths-based approach: By focusing on each child’s strengths, families and schools can nurture confidence and empathy together.
For Busy Families: 10 Places to Talk P2 in Under 2 Minutes
- School drop-off line
- Walk to the bus stop
- Dinner table
- Bedtime tuck-in
- In the car after practice
- Waiting room / sideline
- Grocery line
- Weekend breakfast
- During a walk or dog duty
- Text your teen: “Where did you notice gratitude today?”
What You’ll Start to Notice
- Kids using strength words in real life: “I showed perseverance on my project.”
- Smoother family problem-solving: “What strength do we need right now?”
- Better teamwork on chores, sports, and schoolwork.
Watch how parents, teachers, and students describe the difference P2 makes — and why kids don’t want to miss a day of school.
Family Calendar
- August–May: Schools follow the P2 calendar by strength. P2 for Families mirrors that weekly focus.
- June–July: Light summer touch points—family challenges, service ideas, and conversation starters to keep the vocabulary alive.
Want to see the full yearly plan? View the P2 for Families 2025-2026 Calendar:
P2 for Families Calendar - August Start P2 for Families Calendar - September StartSubscribe to the P2 for Families Newsletter
Sign up for the P2 for Families newsletter and get simple, meaningful ways to grow character at home. You’ll receive character strength conversation starters, activities, and practical tips to help your family build a shared language of character and connection.
If Your School is Already a P2 Partner
- Subscribe to our weekly Parent Newsletter.
- Ask your child’s teacher or principal for the Weekly P2 Family Letters that explain each character strength and Other People Mindset element in more depth.
- Share a win: tell your child’s teacher when you notice a strength at home.
If Your School Isn’t Using P2 (Yet)
- You can still use P2 for Families at home—free and public.
- Subscribe to our weekly Parent Newsletter.
- If you’re interested in bringing P2 to your school, share this page with your principal or counselor.
For a deeper overview, download our Parent Letter →
How Do I Know If My School Is a P2 Partner?
If your child comes home talking about daily lessons on “character strengths” or the “Other People Mindset,” your school may already be a Partner. To be sure, just ask your child’s teacher or principal.
If yes: The P2 for Families resources will align week-by-week with what your child is learning at school.
If no: You can still follow the P2 for Families calendar at home as a standalone, free resource—and share this page with your school leader if you’d like to see P2 adopted.
Privacy & Access
P2 for Families is public and does not require a login.
No ads. No student data collection. Just simple weekly pages you can open on any device.
Cost
- Families: Free.
- Schools/Districts: P2 is a paid program for schools to access comprehensive teacher resources. Many communities first meet P2 through the free Families pages.
How to Talk About Strengths With Your Child
- Ask curious questions, not quizzes: “Where did you see gratitude today?”
- Spot-and-name strengths: “You showed teamwork helping your sister.”
- Tie strengths to real choices: “What would prudence look like before practice?”
- Celebrate process, not perfection.
Want to know your own top character strengths? Try our free Character Strengths Snapshot Surveys →
Frequently Asked Questions
About 5–10 minutes once a week at home—more if you enjoy it.
PreK–12, with grade-banded content.
No problem. Jump back in. Strengths are revisited across the year.
No. This is designed to reduce stress by giving you a vocabulary and easy prompts to talk about character with your kids. Use the one-prompt rule and the car-ride rule: one question, on the way somewhere.
We keep it simple: P2 is a character education program—with the added benefit of aligning to SEL standards in many states. Families use clear, practical language—not jargon—so kids and parents can use these words naturally in daily life and carry them forward for a lifetime.
No accounts needed for Families content.
Yes. Many teams use the same weekly strength as a two-minute huddle.
P2 is built on the well-established 24 character strengths framework and a decade of implementation in urban, suburban, and rural communities in public, private, charter, and home schools nationwide. See the research here.
Families of many backgrounds use P2 because character and relationships are universal.
Open this week’s P2 for Families page, choose a strength, and try it tonight.
Open P2 for FamiliesSpread the Good
- Share a quick story with your teacher or principal about a character strength you saw this week.
- Post a photo of a family strength-spotting moment (no faces needed) with #PositivityInAction.
One Last Thought
Kids listen most when they feel seen. A two-minute, strengths-based conversation can change the tone of a whole week.