Resources

  • Wait Until 8th

    Wait Until 8th is a U.S. based non-profit whose mission is to protect elementary and middle school aged children from the distractions and the dangers of a smartphone. Learn more at waituntil8th.org

  • OK to Delay

    OK to Delay is a grassroots movement to protect middle school from smartphones and social media. Learn more at oktodelay.org

  • Max Stossel

    Max Stossel, Founder of Social Awakening gives presentations to students, parents, and educators on the impact of social media and technology on traditional and emotional learning. Learn more here.

  • "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

    “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” is a 2024 New York Times Bestselling book by Jonathan Haidt which argues that the rise of smartphones and overprotective parenting have led to a "rewiring" of childhood and a rise in mental illness

  • Common Sense Media

    Common Sense Media is an U.S. nonprofit that reviews and provides ratings for media and technology with the goal of providing information on their suitability for children. Learn more at commonsensemedia.org

  • Pixel Health

    Pixel Health’s mission is to empower people with essential skills and understanding of the realities of social media. They offer research-backed interventions to schools and parents. Learn more at pixelhealth.io

Wait Until 8th

Wait Until 8th is a U.S. based non-profit whose mission is to protect elementary and middle school aged children from the distractions and the dangers of a smartphone. The Wait Until 8th Pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade.

I am proud to be a strategic advisor to this incredible organization.