These are the simple principles that were shared with our community, and there was significant interest in following them together.

No smartphones before the 9th grade

Delay children’s entry into round-the-clock internet access by giving only limited-function phones (phones with limited apps and no internet browser) before the 9th grade

No social media until 10th grade

Let kids get through the most vulnerable period of brain development before connecting them to a firehose of social comparison and algorithmically chosen influencers

More free play to develop real-world relationships and skills

That’s the way children naturally develop social skills, overcome anxiety, and become self-governing young adults.