Empowering Families & Communities to
foster Digital Consciousness
Join us in fostering healthier relationships with technology for children and families through education and communal action
Use of Digital Devices has proven to be harmful to children and teenagers
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety fueled by social media is increasingly common, particularly among teens and young adults. Young users are often drawn into comparing themselves to others, leading to heightened self-con... ...more
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November 11, 2024•3 min read
Cognitive Impairment
Exposure to screens and digital media can have significant effects on children’s attention spans, ability to focus, and capacity for independent thinking ...more
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November 10, 2024•4 min read
Cyberbullying
What is cyberbullying and how is in manifested in social media, gaming and other outlets. Read about the effects and how to protect your child from its effects ...more
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November 10, 2024•5 min read
Gaming addiction
Internet gaming addiction, is a behavioral condition where an individual becomes excessively engaged with online gaming, leading to significant impairment or distress in daily life. ...more
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November 09, 2024•3 min read
Underage Pornography and Sex
Current research underscores the growing concern around digital device use among children and its role in unintended exposure to pornography and inappropriate sexual content ...more
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November 07, 2024•4 min read
Sleep Disruption
There is a strong link between unregulated exposure to digital devices and sleep disruption. This post explores the impact on children and teens ...more
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November 07, 2024•2 min read
Reducing time spent on Digital Devices leads to positive outcomes
01
Reduced Anxiety & higher mental clarity
Less exposure to social media can help reduce social comparison, anxiety, fear of missing out (FOMO), decrease the risk of mood swings, irritability, and feelings of inadequacy.
02
Stronger Relationships
Time spent offline encourages face-to-face conversations, fostering deeper relationships with family and friends.
Engaging more in real-life interactions improves social skills, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
03
Improved Sleep & physical health
Less screen time can lead to increased physical activity, improving overall fitness and reducing sedentary habits. Additionally, having no screen time, especially before bedtime, improves sleep quality by regulating melatonin production.
04
Increased Focus & Creativity
Less smartphone use allows for deeper focus, increasing the ability to concentrate on tasks.
There’s more opportunity to develop new hobbies and interests, boosting creativity.
Our family can have the best policies
but ...
Fear of missing out
Or FOMO - being the only child without a phone, social media access or not playing that popular video game is very isolating
School Policies
Even if we set rules between our friends, our schools need to be aligned with our agreements about digital devices and social media. By agreeing on age limits and other clear boundaries, FOMO can all but be eliminated
Growth is Hard
Challenging your child to take on more restraint and responsibility will be easier if other families have a similar agenda
Therefore, Communal agreements are important
What we do
We are dedicated to assisting families in overcoming the challenges posed by digital device usage. We strive to empower parents with knowledge and resources to create a balanced digital environment for their children.
Founded by concerned parents and educators, we recognized the growing impact of technology on family dynamics. Our mission was born from a desire to provide guidance and support in an increasingly digital world.
This website is a collection of knowledge, tips, papers, books, thought leaders and many other resources to help families and communities make agreements on the use of digital devices.
There is a lot of information out there from different experts. This website is an attempt at aggregating it in a place that can help parents learn about
Learn
Educate parents about the dangers of social media, online video gaming and unsupervised access to the internet, and what experts are advising that parents could do
Organize
Organize our community around a shared set of values and agreements regarding digital device use. Without communal agreements, our families will have a hard time setting boundaries
Act
Help our families and community uphold the agreements with compassion and integrity
Tools and how-to guides
The Impact of Online Video Gaming Across Age Groups: A Balanced Assessment
Learn about the benefits and risks of online gaming. Games capture attention, build skills, affect brain chemistry, and influence emotions. Parents will learn methods to help children manage strong fe... ...more
How-to guides
May 08, 2025•15 min read
Screen Time Rules: A Family Handbook
This is a guide on how to start the conversation about conscious digital usage in your home. The guide is based on the Principles are Balance, Intention and Nurturing, not Punitive, Disciplinary or Pr... ...more
How-to guides ,Benefits to less screentime
February 04, 2025•4 min read
How to set parental controls on many devices
Parents need to understand how to set controls and privacy setting on devices. In this article we explain what settings are available per device and how to set them ...more
How-to guides
November 12, 2024•8 min read
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