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Traditionally, FLE has been offered in-person over multiple weeks. Online FLE could make it easier to reach families.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n The final sample was comprised of 164 adults (45% young adults, 45% middle adults, and 10% older adults). Ten online video modules (each ~10\u202fmin) were created by college students about a variety of family health topics. For each module, participants were asked to complete a pre-survey, watch the module, and then complete a post-survey. Data were analyzed in Stata 18.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Participants reported that the modules were clear, engaging, and well-organized. Participants showed significant improvements in knowledge and attitudes between the pre- and post-surveys for all modules, including 69 of the 75 the outcomes measured. Effect sizes were generally medium to large, with significant effect sizes ranging from 0.27 to 0.87. Long-term changes in family health were not significant.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Short, online FLE modules can yield immediate gains in knowledge and attitudes across family health topics. 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