The Screen Guardians Podcast, Screens & Schools
We talk a lot about what’s happening to kids with screens in the classroom. But here’s a question we don’t ask nearly enough: who is teaching the teachers? In Episode 31 of The Screen Guardians Podcast, host Katie sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Walter...
Children's Mental Health in the Digital Age, Screens & Schools
Last summer, while building the Screen Guardians program, I told my husband and colleagues, “One day we will be in a legislative hearing. We will speak about this need and why our program exists.” I didn’t know when it would happen — but I believed...
Screens & Schools, Digital Wellness for Families
In our hyper-connected world, where notifications never sleep and screens beckon with each waking moment, the term “Social Media Addiction” has emerged as a quiet yet powerful force shaping our daily lives. It’s a familiar story for many: a quick...
The Screen Guardians Podcast, Screens & Schools
In the quiet moments between class bells and Zoom calls, many of us—parents, educators, school leaders—have felt it. That gnawing question: Are we doing enough to protect our kids in a world that never powers down? In recent years, digital safety in...
The Screen Guardians Podcast, Screens & Schools
When we talk about phone-free schools, we’re not just talking about policies, rules, or bans—we’re talking about an invitation to rethink how we protect focus, foster real connection, and support mental well-being in our children’s learning environments. Last week, I...
Teaching Digital Safety, Screens & Schools
This past week was one I will never forget. After months of preparation, advocacy, and behind-the-scenes work, the Screen Guardians Program officially kicked off—not quietly, and not in just one place. What began as a vision is now in active implementation, across a...
