For Parents or Guardians
Swap stress for support. Get tools to set limits, start conversations, and give your kids their childhood back.
Movements belong to many. We're so grateful to you for being here. As a parent, guardian, or caregiver, you have more power than you think. The steps you take at home, in your school, and in your community make a real difference. Here are the most important actions you can take right now:
Jon’s parent + teacher talk
Jon walks through the research that underpins the book, plus practical actions for homes, communities, and schools.
Aligned organizations
Find parent-led and parent-serving groups delaying smartphones, reclaiming childhood, and building local support.
Good Inside x TAG: 5 strategies for parents
A practical, empowering guide from Dr. Becky Kennedy and TAG — five strategies for parents navigating phones and childhood.
TED Talk: Why you should be a technoskeptic
Jon’s TED Talk on three principles for limiting harm to kids from emerging technologies.
The Amazing Generation
The kids’ guide to friendship, freedom, and fun in the real world — stories, a graphic novel, and practical tips.
The Childhood Index
Track childhood policy progress across the U.S. and see where your state stands.
Guide to basic phones
Jean Twenge on why first phones should be basic phones — and how to choose one.
Let Grow guide
A fun, free guide to giving elementary and middle school kids more real-world independence and responsibility.
Our four new norms
The new normal for kids and teens in the digital age — a collective starting line.
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