Parents have always had to worry about their children’s health and safety. These days, they have to worry about their online safety, too. And a growing body of research suggests that parents can have a big impact when it comes…
From educational apps to pre-dinner YouTube binges, screen time has become deeply ingrained in family life. But this increasing reliance on digital devices raises a crucial question: how is it affecting children’s developing brains? Is screen time simply a modern…
“Screenwashing refers to tech companies pretending to prioritize their users’ health more than they genuinely do. In response to societal concerns about problematic social media usage and to uphold a positive brand image, social media platforms have recently introduced features…
From summer conference themes to repurposed terminology to doubled down efforts to insert AI into more classrooms this fall, educational technology companies and their ilk are feeling the heat from the growing backlash of parents, teachers, neuroscientists, lawmakers, and advocates…
CSPAN video on YouTube – Doctor on How Screen Time Hurts Kids’ Cognitive Development -(5 min) A video aboout The Anxious Generation CBS interview Gen Z reports highest anxiety levels as screen time increases Is there a link between screen…
“Play is the work of Childhood.” – Jean Piaget Did you know that Article 31, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, has been ratified by 196 countries, but NOT the United States? Since the inception of the American…
Thank you so much for being a part of Screen-Free Week in the past or your new interest in our event! At Fairplay, there are so many things we love about Screen-Free Week: the real life connection, the giggles, the…
Our 2023 Screen-Free Booklist, in collaboration with Children’s Book Week is filled with awesome books to inspire healthy screen time! Three authors of books added this year shared videos with us where they talk about Screen-Free Week or read from…
We love celebrating during the same week as Children’s Book Week because one of our favorite Screen-Free Week activities is reading! Each year, we pair up with the Children’s Book Council to curate a list of books that inspire kids…