Empowering families to be #screenstrong & free their kids from addictive screen habits. Reclaim your kids. Reconnect your families. Dare to be different.
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Just released- KBS Home Edition! Get your copy today screenstrong.org/home-editio…
"Take the path rooted in science & research instead of the opinions of modern culture."
- Melanie Hempe
A smartphone-free childhood is possible. Register for our upcoming Webinar that features ScreenStrong teens sharing. eventbrite.com/e/screenstron…
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If you are looking for a book to give your pre-teen or teen, about the effects of a phone-based childhood, I recommend this book, from @screenstrong. Ideal for middle schools too. If you're going to be having conversations about phones, this will help:
screenstrong.org/student-cou…
Kids' Brains & Screens Curriculum. kidsbrainsandscreens.com/ Can be done at home, in a group, or in the classroom.
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If I was Elon Musk, I'd pay 1 Million Moms $1,000 each if they'd just be willing to listen, really listen, to this @screenstrong podcast: screenstrongfamilies.buzzspr….
Our 100th EPISODE!
Today Melanie is joined by Ellen Cotton, a longtime friend of ScreenStrong. Together they presented 100 unique tips to help you on your ScreenStrong journey and share personal stories about the ups and downs of reclaiming your kids from screens.
Stay Strong!
Considering gifting your child a smartphone for Christmas? Think again. Here's why (and here's a free book packed with over 200 gift ideas): screenstrong.com/why-smartph… #screenstrong
How can parents help their kids safely navigate a digitally-saturated culture? #screenstrong #parentingtips screenstrong.com/can-familie…
"When teachers put devices in the hands of kids and expect them to be productive, they’re expecting too much. Teaching kids with technology is analogous to having an AA meeting in a bar." screenstrong.com/rethinking-…
Parents! Before you post another pic of your child and hashtag it, watch this: actionnewsjax.com/news/inves… #parenting #parentingtips #parentingadvice
As Maria Montessori said, "Play is the work of the child." So what happens when kids spend their time staring at a screen instead of doing the important work of play?
Here are 10 things every parent should know about play: naeyc.org/our-work/families/… #screenstrong #screenaddiction
Why are kids so addicted to YouTube? They tell us in their own words: wsj.com/articles/teens-expla…