Events
Kids IRL will be at Strawberry Community Night 2026 - in Mill Valley!
Come find our Kids IRL/ScreenSense booth at the Strawberry Community Night 2026 at Strawberry Rec Center!
Let's Talk: What the Algorithm Is Teaching Your Middle Schooler About Drinking & Drugs (Virtual)
Raising kids in the digital age means making dozens of small tech decisions long before they ever ask for a smartphone, and those early choices matter more than most parents realize. We break down five proactive steps parents of elementary-aged kids can take now to get ahead of the harder tech choices still coming.
Let’s Talk: The Elementary Years - Family and Community Tech Norms (Virtual)
Raising kids in the digital age means making dozens of small tech decisions long before they ever ask for a smartphone, and those early choices matter more than most parents realize. Join us to hear five proactive steps parents of elementary-aged kids can take now to get ahead of the harder tech choices still coming.
Their Tech Habits Start With Us: A virtual conversation for parents and caregivers on the importance of modeling healthy tech habits (Virtual)
Our kids learn about tech from what we tell them and from watching how we use it ourselves. Join us to explore what it really means to model healthy tech habits at home, and the small, honest shifts that can make a real difference for the whole family.
Son Muchas Pantallas (Spanish language only) (Virtual)
Tablets, smartwatches, YouTube Shorts, group texts, TikTok reels, Roblox, smartphones... how does a parent navigate this evolving minefield? Join Estela Merida Godfrey for a solution-oriented talk, presented in Spanish only, on getting tech in check, reducing harm online, and building community around healthier habits.
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): Smartwatches
We'll be talking about Smartwatch options and considerations to minimize the disruptions!
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): iPhones
We'll be talking about setting up a first iPhone, options, Apple Screentime and more. Bring your questions!
Kids IRL will be at the HeadsUp Carnival in San Rafael! (in person)
Come find our Kids IRL/ScreenSense booth at the HeadsUp Carnival at San Rafael High School!
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): Texting
We'll be talking about our texting recommendations, how to introduce texting and how to coach your child through the process!
Phone-Free Schools in California (Virtual)
A virtual panel exploring California's new phone-free school policies, featuring lawmakers, educators, and a therapist discussing implementation and student well-being.
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): iPads
We'll be talking about setting up a first iPad, age-specific recommendations, Apple Screentime and more. Bring your questions!
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Marin Youth Job Fair
The Marin Youth Job Fair will be an opportunity for young adults and students (ages 14-24 ish) in Southern Marin to explore paid jobs, internships and job-finding resources all in one place!
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Global Day of Unplugging
Join us in Marin County as we join others around the globe for a day of unplugging.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): Landlines and Tin Can
We’ll be talking about landlines and Tin Can! Bring your questions.
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): Smartwatches
We'll be talking about Smartwatch options and considerations to minimize the disruptions!
What we can learn from ADHD to help all children focus and thrive
Join The Parent’s Alliance for Conscious Tech for a community talk with Scott Cohen, MD, board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine specialist, as he shares how emerging medical research on ADHD points to larger environmental factors affecting all kids. Drawing from the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, families will learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support focus, emotional regulation, and self-esteem to help all children thrive.
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
(Virtual) Vigilant Parent Training: Social Media How-To’s, Vault Apps, and Online Exploitation Prevention
Join the Marin County Office of Education and the Marin County District Attorney's Office for a FREE parent and caregiver workshop on digital safety.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Global School Play Day
Global School Play Day (GSPD) is a chance for schools and classrooms to dedicate time to free play without the use of screens, structured games, or adult direction.
Learn how to participate in The Great Backyard Bird Count (virtual)
Attend a virtual event hosted by the Outdoor Art Club called, The Great Backyard Bird Count.
Becca Rodomsky-Bish, Project Leader at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will offer an engaging look into one of the world’s most accessible and impactful participatory science events—the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC).
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): Texting
We'll be talking about our texting recommendations, how to introduce texting and how to coach your child through the process!
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Launch of "The Amazing Generation!" - new book by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
Jonathan Haidt, author of the bestselling Anxious Generation and Catherine Price, author of the bestselling How to Break Up with Your Phone, have teamed up to create a new book that speaks directly to 5th-8th graders, to empower them to choose a life not dominated by screens.
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): iPads
We'll be talking about setting up a first iPad, age-specific recommendations, Apple Screentime and more. Bring your questions!
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): All Things iPhone
We'll be talking about setting up a first iPhone, options, Apple Screentime and more. Bring your questions!
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Countywide Parent Ed Event (virtual): Reeling in Social Media Use. What Parents Need to Know.
Explore the latest research on how social media is impacting today’s youth, including effects on mental health, self-esteem, and development. We’ll take a closer look at popular platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord, and go over what to know if your child is already using them.