At every tier of the Pyramid Model, practitioners and programs should consider what strategies might be used to welcome and support diverse families; how to create opportunities to learn from families; strategies for partnering with families to promote child outcomes; and providing the supports and services that families might need to promote their child’s skill development.

Fox & Swett, 2017, Implementing partnerships with families to promote the social and emotional competence of young children

What is the Pyramid Model?

These Tip Cards were developed to provide basic information about social emotional development and how the PM framework supports children, families and professionals.

Tip Card – Families Want to Know

Tip Card – What is Pyramid Model

Tip Card – Calming Down & Problem Solving

Resources for Families

This NCPMI page offers multiple resources to assist staff in supporting families to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Most resources are available in multiple languages.

Resource Collections

This NCPMI page offers multiple resources to assist staff in supporting families to help young children develop social emotional skills and reduce challenging behavior. Most resources are available in multiple languages.

Making Life Easier Collection

Backpack Connection

Scripted Stories for Social Situations

Family Articles

Additional Resources

Sharing Friendship Making Skills with Families

Help Us Calm Down

Help Us Stay Calm

Relaxation Thermometer

Take a Deep Breath

Taking a Break: Using a Calm Down Area at Home

Introducing the Solution Kit!

Solution Kit: Home Edition

We Can Be Problem Solvers at Home

Problem Solvers Resource List

Tucker the Turtle Activity – Turtle Pattern

Family Engagement Survey

2024 Family Engagement Survey Aggregate Report 

2025 Family Engagement Survey Summary Report*

2025 Family Friendly – Family Engagement Survey Summary

2025 Family Engagement Survey Handout

2026 Family Engagement Survey Summary