Recommended Resources
Organizations
Educational resources, a science-backed curriculum ("Kids' Brains & Screens") & community support, digital detox, & more!
Parents banding together to make smartphone free childhoods a reality by sharing practical ideas, advice, and resources, find a parent group near you!
Wait Until (at least the end of) Eighth
Many resources & pledge to delay smartphone until at least end of 8th grade, delay social media until at least 16 years old (note: we suggest refraining from using it with your children. This allows you the flexibility to determine the ideal time for your child's digital independence, preventing unintended expectations. )
National movement traditionally in early May
Resources for parents and schools, guides for how to introduce technology
American Academy of Pediatrics
Hub for medical guidelines, research, health information for infants, children, and adolescents
Official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Resources, and community support for parents, teachers, and advocates who believe in giving children more freedom to explore, learn, and grow independently in a world that often encourages excessive caution.
Dedicated to fostering childhood independence and resilience by encouraging parents and schools to "step back so kids can step up." It's the non-profit organization that grew out of the "Free-Range Kids" movement, founded by Lenore Skenazy.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Hub for reporting, prevention, education, and support, working collaboratively with families, law enforcement, and communities to protect children and bring missing and exploited children home
Helpful resource to look up movie ratings, reviews and find age appropriate content
Listen & Learn (Podcasts)
Media for Thought (Documentaries & Mini Series)
Adolescence (2025) Four episode Mini Series on Netflix, relatable family, very powerful message, each episode shot with one camera, you feel like you are present.
Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing (2025) is a Netflix docuseries that explores the potentially darker aspects of child influencers and their families. (I have not seen this yet, thank you for participant who recommended it.
Childhood 2.0 (2020) Focuses on the challenges of raising kids in the digital age (cyberbullying, online predators, mental health concerns)
Plugged In : The True Toxicity of Social Media Revealed (2019) Explores hidden toxicity of social media use
Screenagers – Growing Up in a Digital Age (Updated 2025)
Screened Out (2020, Amazon Prime) Filmmaker John Hyatt talks to kids, parents and experts about the impact and chilling consequences of constant smartphone screen time in today's world.
Social Studies: (2024, Hulu) FX’s limited series is a groundbreaking, character-driven documentary series that delves into the lives of the first generation of digital natives.