Protecting and Preserving Childhood in the Digital Age
digital wellness for kids
You love your kids. You want what’s best for them. And you have a nagging feeling that what’s happening on their screens is bigger than you know how to handle alone.
You’re right. And you’re not alone.
The Screen Guardians equips parents, educators, and schools with the tools, knowledge, and community to raise digitally healthy kids — through education, not fear.
Not anti-technology. Pro-child.
Piloting in schools across multiple states
Grounded in neuroscience & child development research
Trusted by parents & educators nationwide
Does any of this sound familiar?
- You set limits on screen time — and it turns into a daily battle.
- You worry about what’s happening in group chats and on social media — but you don’t know where to start.
- Your school has a phone policy, but it doesn’t feel like enough.
- You want to talk to your kids about technology — but you’re not sure you have the right words.
- You feel like you’re the only parent who is this worried.
You are not doing it wrong. You just need the right tools — and a community that gets it.
That’s exactly why The Screen Guardians exists.
Education is the greatest form of protection.
We are The Screen Guardians — a movement for digitally healthy families and schools.
We believe that kids who understand how technology affects their brain are better equipped to make smart choices — not just follow rules. We believe parents shouldn’t have to figure this out alone. And we believe schools and families are stronger when they work from the same playbook.
Grounded in research. Rooted in compassion. Built for real families, real classrooms, and real life.
Three ways to get started. One mission.
Whether you're a parent, an educator, or just starting to explore — there's a place for you here.
The Screen Guardians Podcast
Real conversations about raising kids in a digital world — without the panic. Each episode brings you expert insights, honest parenting stories, and practical tools you can use today. No judgment. No fear. Just the truth about what's happening and what you can actually do about it.
The Screen Guardians School Program
Your phone policy is a start. But rules alone don't teach kids why their brain craves a notification — or how to pause before they post something they'll regret. The Screen Guardians School Program is a developmentally tailored K–12 program that creates a shared language between school and home. Built for real classrooms. Backed by brain science. Piloting across a multi-state network of public and private schools.
The Screen Guardians Parent Portal
A calm, judgment-free corner of the internet — built just for parents. Inside the Parent Portal you will find coaching videos, downloadable guides, scripts for the hard conversations, and the tools to help your family recover after digital mistakes. Because kids do not need a perfect parent. They need a present one.
Hi, I’m the mom who couldn’t stop thinking about this.
I always thought I had a pretty good handle on the digital world my kids lived in. I teach this stuff. I write school programs on this stuff. I preach about digital health.
And then I read one of my daughter’s group chats. Nothing will give you a reality check faster.
I started The Screen Guardians because I couldn’t find what I needed as a parent — and I knew I wasn’t alone. Today I write K–12 school programming, have testified before state legislatures, and have built a community of parents and educators who are done navigating this alone.
I’m not perfect. I’m in it with you.
– Katie
What parents and educators are saying.
The Screen Guardians Program has been really positive so far. The students are settling into the lesson plans well, and we’re already seeing them engage more thoughtfully with the content. They’re beginning to understand not just the “what” but the “why” behind each lesson, which has sparked some great conversations in class. From a teaching standpoint, the curriculum has been incredibly easy to implement. The slides, videos, and ready-to-use resources make each lesson smooth and consistent, and they’ve taken a lot of prep work off our plate. – Michael Cook, K-8 Technology Teacher
High Quality Info! Katie and Kevin are real professionals – they tackle subjects (on The Screen Guardians Podcast) that are not easy to talk about in a way that is very practical and useful for parents who are dealing with some wicked challenges in the online world. – Dustin R.
A must listen for parents!
This (Screen Guardians) Podcast is a useful tool to all parents trying to fight today’s tech battle! Katie & Kevin do a great job of making complex ideas easy to understand and give great tips on how to navigate our digital world. Highly recommend.
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