Digital Wellness & Screen Time Resources for Families and Educators

Active vs Passive Screen Time: What Parents of Tweens and Teens Need to Know

Wondering if your teen's screen time actually matters? Here's what the research says about passive vs active use-  and what to do about it.

Where to Find Research-Backed Resources About Kids and Tech (That Are Actually Worth Bookmarking)

Finding reliable information about kids and tech is harder than it should be. Here's a curated list of research-backed sources that are actually worth your time.

UNICEF has released guidelines on AI and children. Here's what they say and what it means practically for parents of tweens and teens.

What does the research actually say about gaming and tweens and teens? Here are vetted resources to help you understand the effects- and the benefits- of gaming.

How to Teach Digital Wellness, Media Literacy, and Digital Citizenship in Schools (Without Adding More to Your Plate)

Students distracted by devices. Conversations about phone bans. Questions about AI, social media, and what students are actually doing online.

What is Digital Wellness Day and how can you mark it with your family? Here's everything you need to know.

Connected, Not Consumed: A Teen's Guide to Healthy Phone Habits

A practical guide to help teens build healthier phone habits- one they can actually use themselves.

Screen time limits only go so far. Here's why what your kids are doing online matters more than how long they're doing it.

Parents, carers and teachers are worried about digital distractions, media overload, and the effect of social media on kids’ focus, mental health and safety.

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Screen Time Resources and Advice

A practical collection of screen time resources and parental monitoring advice for parents of tweens and teens.

Understanding media literacy isn't about mastering every app. It's about knowing enough to help your kids think critically about what they see, share, and believe online.

Your kids are growing up online. Here's how to stay informed enough to guide them- without needing to become a tech expert.

A practical guide to Android parental controls for parents of tweens and teens- what's available and how to use it.

Digital Wellness, Media Mentor Month and Global Day of Unplugging

Media Mentor Month and the Global Day of Unplugging are both great opportunities to reset your family's relationship with tech. Here's how to make the most of them.

Smartphones in Schools: Weighing the Pros and Cons

The conversation about smartphones in schools is getting louder. Here's a balanced look at the research on both sides to help you form your own view.

It’s much more than just setting limits or rules —it’s about creating a shared understanding and setting clear expectations for everyone in the family.

How Technology Empowers Neurodivergent Tweens and Teens

Technology can be a genuine strength for neurodivergent tweens and teens. Here's a look at how and why, backed by research.

Looking for ways to block social media and websites so that your tween or teen can focus during study time?

You Can Still Change Your Tech Rules

It's never too late to introduce screen time boundaries with your teen. Here's how to do it without it turning into a battle.

Wondering how to check incognito browsing history on your child's device? Here's a practical walkthrough for parents.

How to Monitor Your Kid's Device Use Without Invading Their Privacy

When it comes to tweens and teens, things can get sticky and heated when talking about phone monitoring or parental control apps.

How to Talk to Your Teen About Screen Time Boundaries

Talking to your teen about screen time doesn't have to be a fight. Here's how to start the conversation in a way that actually lands.

Building Healthy Digital Habits in Tweens and Teens

"Get off your phone!" Sound familiar? If screen time is causing friction at home, here's how to build healthier habits that actually stick.

14 Ways to Get Your Kids Offline

Looking for ideas to help your tween or teen spend some time away from screens? Here are 14 practical, realistic options.

Consistent Messaging Around Screen Time

How you talk about screen time boundaries matters as much as what the rules are. Here's the difference between conditional and consistent messaging- and why it changes everything.

Digital Wellness and Tweens and Teens' Mental Health

What does the research actually say about teens' mental health and their online lives? Here's a grounded, non-alarmist look at what we know.

Homework Apps for Tweens and Teens Focus

Looking for apps to help your tween or teen stay focused during homework time? Here are some practical options worth trying.

Reality of Mental Health and Tweens and Teens Online

The relationship between tweens, teens, and mental health online is more nuanced than headlines suggest. Here's what the research actually shows.

The Pros and Cons of Giving Your Child a Smartphone

Handing over a phone comes with a lot of responsibility. Let's talk media literacy, digital wellness and screen time.

Common questions about screen time, social media, and kids' online lives- answered clearly and without the panic.

Understanding How Apps Keep Our Kids Hooked

Apps are designed to keep us coming back. Here's what tweens and teens need to understand about how that works- and what parents can do about it.

Now, with more schools banning smartphones, the conversation is shifting toward smartwatches as an alternative.

World Mental Health Day: Nurturing Digital Wellness for Our Youth

On World Mental Health Day, here's a practical look at how to support your tween or teen's wellbeing in their online life.

What is Digital Wellness?

Not sure what digital wellness actually means for your family? Here's a clear, practical explanation- no jargon required.

A Journey of Trust and Connection

Parents often wonder how to stay connected to their teen's online life without prying. Here's what I learned when I asked my own kids.

The Power of Digital Dungeons: Unleashing Hidden Talents in Our Teens

Tabletop role-playing games online aren't just fun- they're building real skills in teens. Here's what the research and experience show.

Parental Control: Mentorship vs. Surveillance

There's a real difference between monitoring your teen and mentoring them through their online life. Here's why that distinction matters.

Navigating Technology for Their Bright Future

Are we preparing tweens and teens for the digital world they'll actually live and work in? Here's a research-informed look at what that preparation should look like.

Digital Citizenship Week

It's Digital Citizenship Week. Here are free slideshows covering digital wellness, media literacy, and digital citizenship you can use right now.

Empowering Our Children in the Digital Age

What does it actually mean to raise a child who can thrive online? Here are the key elements that matter most.

Becoming Less Engaged with Your Phone: Tweens, Teens & Adults

Are you trying to find ways of spending less time on your phone? Try some digital wellness practices.

The Digital Detox Guide: Promoting Digital Wellness for Teens

Thinking about a digital detox for your teen? Here's what that actually looks like and whether the research supports it.

Amazing Podcasts for Tweens and Teens

Tech can spark curiosity and learning. Here's a roundup of podcasts worth putting in your tween or teen's ears.

Healthy Tech Habits for Your Child

What do healthy tech habits actually look like for tweens and teens? Here's a practical, whole-child approach.

7 Mindfulness Apps Perfect for Teens to Support Digital Wellness

Using tech for good...balancing our mental health with our tech use.

4 Healthy Digital Habits for Tweens and Teens

Four practical habits that help tweens and teens develop a healthier relationship with their devices- for now and the long term.

Nurturing Screen-Smart Kids through Parental Engagement 

Raising screen-smart kids starts with staying engaged. Here's what that looks like in practice.

We're all concerned with our kids online world, and all we want is for them to be healthy, well-quipped and safe. Then I ask, are we doing enough?

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Tweens and Teens Constantly Checking Their Phones?

Why are they constantly checking and how can we help foster digital wellness?

Digital Wellness for Parents: Prioritizing Your Own Habits in the Digital Age

Parents of tweens and teens model tech behavior whether they mean to or not. Here's how to take stock of your own habits.

Scope and Sequence for Media Literacy

A K-8 media literacy scope and sequence for educators and homeschoolers- free to use and ready to go.

Celebrating Global Media and Information Literacy Week

Global Media and Information Literacy Week is a great opportunity to bring media literacy conversations into your family or classroom. Here's how.

Gifting Devices This Holiday Season: A Parent's Guide

Thinking of gifting your tween or teen a device this holiday season? Make sure you follow these guidelines to make it a successful moment!

AI Tools and Your Kids: What Parents and Educators Actually Need to Know Right Now

AI tools are part of your kid's life whether we're ready or not. Here's a grounded, practical look at what parents and educators need to know- and what to actually do about it."

Making the Holidays Merry and Mindful: Digital Wellness Tips for Students, Parents, and Staff

In the spirit of creating a tech-positive experience that connects us rather than divides, here are some mindful strategies to keep your digital holiday merry and bright, both at work and at home.