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Hi Twitter friends! START's Twitter account has moved to a new handle. Please follow along with us at @ScreenSanity. Thanks for helping us create a world where kids are captivated by life, not screens. #screensanity #digitalhealth
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Join Friends of @JOCOMNH and @WeSTARTNow2 for a FREE screening of The Social Dilemma tomorrow followed by a discussion on the impact social media has on our community.
Seating is limited. Learn more and register today! friendsofjcmhc.org/
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We love when screentime leads to family fun. And when we can follow our kids' interests and passions. Here's a fun way our team has been spreading joy around KC this week. Go Chiefs!
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#RunItBack #bringingscreentimetolife
We love when screentime leads to family fun. Here’s our modified version of a @ChiaPetOfficial. We call him "ChiaPat" (sorry @tootgail - we know he's officially Patrick!). Go Chiefs! @chiefs @PatrickMahomes #runitback #bringingscreentimetolife
Screen Sanity episode 2: 19-year-old author Amy Crouch shares what it was like growing up with digital limits and her gratitude for the ways those limits protected her from social pressures, distraction, and harmful secrets that can come with devices.
westartnow.org/blog/2020/12/…
At START, we are big fans of co-viewing - enjoying movies or other media together as a family. For some, @hallmarkchannel Christmas movies are prime examples (as well as #Elf, #HomeAlone, etc.). We loved this Pandemic Hallmark Movie plot generator. Let us know what you get!
We’ve launched a podcast exploring how parents can equip their kids for digital life in ways that are neither fearful or naïve. Join us for the premiere episode with START's co-founders sharing ideas about how to pursue digital health for your family.
westartnow.org/blog/screen-s…
We LOVE this article, sharing the power of parents stepping into their child's digital world. As the article says, "the best way to support our children in learning about the digital world is to join them."
washingtonpost.com/road-to-r…
Have you experienced this? It can be playing their favorite video game, watching their favorite YouTuber (@DudePerfect, anyone?), or making social media videos together. This mom shares her initial hesitation but how she has found joy and connection along the way.
Feeling overwhelmed by all you learned in #TheSocialDilemma? Join us tomorrow at noon Central for Screen Sanity which will help you develop a game plan for developing digital health for your family. Use code SOCIAL for free admission. instagram.com/p/CF-UeC3p7Ct/…
Last night's debate was BAD. And not unique. Our kids are growing up in a world of social media which propels echo chambers, polarization, and disrespect. Join us for
@SocialDilemma_ Saturday - a great way to understand and discuss these trends w/your kids. Link in comments.
The event is FREE but registration is required.
bigmarker.com/start1/The-Soc…
Last night's debate was BAD. Our kids are growing up in a world of social media which propels echo chambers, polarization, and disrespect. Join us for @SocialDilemma_ Saturday - a great way to understand and discuss these trends w/your kids.
Join us Saturday for a FREE screening of @SocialDilemma_. One reviewer said it "should be mandatory viewing for everyone who has a social media account." We think this is a great film to view WITH your teens/tweens and can lead to a great convo.
bigmarker.com/start1/The-Soc…
So excited to be partnering with @bvschools!
Struggling with knowing how to help your kids have healthy screen time habits in a world of virtual learning? @bvschools is proud to partner with START to provide a parent education workshop “SAFE + SANE + SEEN” for our families. Registration: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
#Cuties + #cancelnetflix - the hypersexualization of girls filming this movie is sad. AND YET - we hold it in tension with the sense that cancel culture oversimplifies things. This movie is not an outlier. This content is common on Tik Tok + other sites.
vimeo.com/457846426/eb05a1fa…
This documentary looks so interesting - features convos w/former tech execs about what they saw behind the scenes - including a view of the control room showing how programmers send each of us customized feeds strategically designed to keep us scrolling.
youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tc…
If diving into round 2 of virtual learning makes you overwhelmed, we have you covered! Registration is open for our newest webinar workshop where we'll help you develop a plan for navigating virtual learning. Featuring live chat w/ Chris McKenna from @protecteyes. Link in thread.
@AyeshaKhanNews - I just saw your story about the challenges amidst virtual learning and thought you might find this session interesting + have helpful content. LMK if you'd like to join and I can send you a code.
Registration link: bigmarker.com/start1/SAFE-SA…
