Is LittleBig.Family Right For Your Family?

Family 360s aren't for everyone. Here's how to know if LittleBig.Family is a good fit for your family, and what to consider before getting started.

Works Best For Families Who...

Value Reflection and Growth

If your family already values reflection, conversation, and growth, a 360 will feel like a natural extension of how you work together. You're comfortable with feedback and see it as a tool for connection rather than criticism.

Have Extended Family or Trusted Adults Involved

Families with extended family members, close family friends, or other trusted adults who are involved in children's lives get the most value from 360s. The "little family, big circle" approach works best when there's actually a bigger circle to draw from.

Are Looking for Structured Ways to Connect

If you want more structure around family conversations and reflection, 360s provide that. They create a ritual that makes reflection feel normal and expected, rather than something that only happens when there's a problem.

Want to Build Identity and Belonging

If you're interested in helping your children develop a stronger sense of identity, belonging, and purpose, 360s are designed for exactly that. They help kids see themselves through multiple perspectives and understand their contribution.

Are Ready for Age-Appropriate Honesty

Families who are comfortable with honest, age-appropriate feedback will find 360s valuable. This doesn't mean harsh or critical—it means clear, kind, and real. If you believe kids can handle thoughtful feedback when it's delivered with care, 360s will work well for you.

Not Designed For...

Families in Active Crisis

If your family is in the middle of a major crisis—active conflict, recent trauma, significant stress—this might not be the right time for a 360. The process works best when there's some baseline of stability and connection. Consider waiting until things have calmed down.

Families Who Avoid Difficult Conversations

If your family tends to avoid difficult conversations or feedback, a 360 might feel too challenging. The process requires some comfort with honest reflection. If that's not your family's style, you might want to work on building that capacity first.

Families Looking for Quick Fixes

Family 360s aren't a quick fix for relationship problems. They're a tool for ongoing connection and growth. If you're looking for something that will solve problems immediately, this might not be the right approach.

Families Without Extended Support

While 360s can work with just immediate family, they're most powerful when extended family or trusted adults are involved. If you don't have that wider circle, you might get less value from the process.

Quick Checklist

Consider these questions to help you decide:

Are you comfortable with honest, age-appropriate feedback?
Do you value reflection and growth as a family?
Do you have extended family or trusted adults who could participate?
Are you looking for structured ways to build connection and belonging?
Is your family in a relatively stable place (not in active crisis)?
Are you willing to invest time in the process?
Do you believe kids can handle thoughtful feedback when it's delivered with care?

If you answered "yes" to most of these, LittleBig.Family might be a good fit. If you answered "no" to several, you might want to wait or consider other approaches first.

What to Consider

Before starting a family 360, consider:

Timing: Choose a moment when your family is relatively calm and regulated, not in the middle of high stress or conflict
Readiness: Make sure everyone is ready for honest reflection, not just you
Support: Consider who you'll include and whether they're the right people for this process
Expectations: Understand that 360s are tools for ongoing connection, not one-time problem solvers

Remember: There's no pressure to use family 360s. They're one tool among many for building family connection. If it doesn't feel right for your family right now, that's okay. You can always revisit the idea later.