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In communities across Massachusetts, parents are getting together to share ideas, host events and change what's normal for their kids. Find the group closest to you, or start one where you live.

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discover how communities in Massachusetts are making a difference

What happens in a local group? Parent coffees and device-free events. Families in the same grade waiting on phones together. Sharing what's working at home, and speaking up together at school. Every group is run by local parents who know their schools and their neighbors.

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“You were a rock star today. Thank you so much for coming and having such great conversations with our community members. TLO is an awesome initiative and all in attendance felt very reinforced and informed with what you shared.”

Dot Butler, Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community
No group yet?

start one. we'll help

You don't need a big following, a background in policy, or a free evening every week. Most groups start with a handful of parents who are tired of feeling alone with this. We help you keep going with a coalition of community leads who care about this movement almost as much as they care about each other.

  1. Talk with us.

    Tell us about your community, and we'll help you find a good first step.

  2. Gather a few parents.

    Three to ten is plenty. Our Getting Started playbook includes a letter you can send.

  3. Pick an easy first step.

    For example, a parent coffee or a device-free event.

What we bring

you don't have to know everything. you just have to care

People

A monthly coalition call, meetups, and one-on-one support whenever you're stuck. Our people are our biggest strength. They support each other through every up and down.

Playbooks and funding

Step-by-step guides, templates and Community Grants for rooms, speakers and screenings.

A home base

Your own Four Norms page to share news, email supporters and run events.

Already leading a group? Every mission-aligned group in Massachusetts is welcome in our coalition, whatever your affiliation. Join the coalition

Let's do this

we're with you every step of the way.

You never have to do this alone. When a school committee meeting goes your way, we're your cheerleaders. When it doesn't, we're an ear to listen, a hand to pick you up and a team to brainstorm what's next. On the hard days, we'll remind you that you're making a difference. Working alongside so many smart, dedicated parents is what keeps all of us going.

Our partners

in good company

We're proud to work alongside organizations that share our mission:

  • Fairplay and its Screen Time Action Network
  • The Anxious Generation
  • Four Norms
  • Culture Reframed
  • Smartphone Free Childhood U.S.
  • the Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project
  • EverySchool
  • the Phone Free Schools Movement
  • Let's Grow Brain Power
  • Polestar Parenting
  • Becca Schmill Foundation
  • The Screen Time Consultant
  • Screenagers: Away for the Day
  • Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center
  • The Durable Human
  • Unite for Safe Social Media

“When few were talking about the impact of screens on children’s well-being, Turning Life On was already leading the way! We are inspired by their leadership and proud to share their vision.”

Dr. Sharon Maxwell, Polestar Parenting