In collaboration with Healthy Petaluma, we are pleased to offer this in-person event for parents, caregivers and educators of elementary school students in Petaluma:

Taking phones slowly. Together.

(Recommends delaying and then opting for a very simple phone or watch until high school)

Research shows that excess phone use can impact kids’ development and wellbeing. But, as parents, there comes a time when we want to be able to communicate with our kids, and then our kids want to be able to contact their friends. How do we meet those growing needs while avoiding unnecessary risks and harms so our kids are safe and healthy? By delaying phones as long as possible and then choosing a simple phone or watch to meet the basic needs of childhood communication. A simple phone or watch enables calling, texting, and other basic tools… while delaying nonstop access to distracting apps and social media that quickly crowd out the essential in-real-life nutrients of childhood. In this presentation we make the case for delaying and then keeping phones simple, setting tech boundaries, encouraging offline activities, and teaming up with other families to reduce pressure on both parents and kids.

For more information and event details, visit: https://healthypetaluma.org/calendar-of-events/healthy-petaluma-presents-taking-phones-slowly-together