find your first step

There's no single right way to be part of this. Pick what fits your life right now. Every step counts.

For parents For advocates
Start with one small thing

three things you can do this week

  1. Ask one question at pickup.

    "How much screen time does my child get in a typical school day?" One curious question shows your school that families care.

  2. Sign the community pact.

    Wait on smartphones until high school and social media until 16, together with other families in your child's grade.

    Sign the pact
  3. Come to an event.

    Meet other parents who feel the same way.

    Find an event

for parents: small steps that make a big difference

For parents (things you can do at home and at your child's school). Every conversation and every small change is a step in the right direction.

For parents · AI in Childhood

  1. Skip AI companion apps for kids

    Apps like Character.AI, Replika, Chai and Talkie are built to keep users talking. They replace the pushback that real relationships provide with constant validation. A friend or parent will tell a kid when an idea is unkind, unsafe or wrong. These apps, by design, agree.

    Learn more

  2. Ask your school which AI tools students use

    Which AI tools are students using, what data do they collect, and has anyone shown they help kids learn?

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  3. Sign the petition to pause AI in schools

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  4. Teach kids that AI lies confidently

    AI sounds fluent. It cites things. It uses authoritative language. None of that means it's right, and the most dangerous outputs are the wrong ones that feel correct. Kids need a working assumption: check it before you trust it.

  5. Check the smart speaker

    The chatbot may already be in the kitchen. AI is no longer only something kids open on a laptop. Amazon recently updated Alexa into a full chatbot built on the same kind of technology as ChatGPT, and AI plush toys are sold as a child's best friend. Check what your speakers and toys can do, and decide whether you want them in conversation with your kids.

    Amazon, introducing Alexa+

For parents · Connecting IRL

  1. Bring a friend to a device-free event

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  2. Fill their days with real-life fun

    Why Reconnecting Matters

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  3. Bring back screen-free activities

    Printable Reconnect Checklists for ages 3–6, 7–13 and 14–18

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  4. Join your local group

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“What will my kids remember about their childhood? They will remember the family game nights and laughter during car rides, not TV shows and video games.”

Lynn, parent

for advocates: leading the way in your community

For advocates (leading change in your community and district). We exist so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Use our resources to get started and keep going.

Start here: Advocate's Toolkit Policy Priorities When They Say No

For advocates · AI in Childhood

  1. Advocate for a pause on AI in your district

    Pause AI in Your District

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  2. Ask for evidence of learning

  3. Get parents a seat at the table

    Tech Advisory Committee

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  4. Digital Product Standards

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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.