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Welcome to the Screen Sanity blog! Here you'll find the latest tips and trends related to screentime, smartphones, social media and video games, as well as real-life stories from Screen Sanity families.

A mom sitting next to her son on a park bench. She is scrolling on her phone while he plays a game on his tablet.

Scott Rice: Treasure Imagination

Need an example of tech for good? This is it. Scott Rice, writer-director from Austin, Texas, just released a new film titled “Treasure Imagination”.   In this film, a city-boy is distraught when his beloved tablet is taken away from him by his mom. But when he finds a mysterious fedora left on a park bench,

Digital Driver’s Ed

Does it feel like you can’t imagine the day you’ll actually be ready to hand your child a phone or let them navigate the world of social media? We’re sharing one of our best tips for building a foundation of digital health that can one day lead your child to device independence (when the time

What to Expect: The Parent Night Kit

When it comes to today’s ever-changing technology, it’s hard to sum up the nuance of what families are facing. So many of us ponder questions like, “How much screentime is too much?”, or, “When do I get my child a phone?” At Screen Sanity, we believe there is no perfect approach to managing technology, but

Screen grabs from the 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

Our 2023 Gift Guide

We’ve gathered up some of our favorite screen free gifts for the 2023 Gift Guide. Give something that fosters connection and creativity allowing kids to stay more captivated with life, than screens.

First Phone Comparison

We know how time-consuming and tiresome it can be to research the growing market of first phones out there and make a decision. To ease some of that stress, we’ve compiled information on smartphone alternatives we know and love.

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Introducing the Parent Night Kit

We’re proud to announce our newest resource, the Parent Night Kit, which makes bringing Screen Sanity’s core content to your community as easy as simply pressing play. This turnkey program features our highly acclaimed program in an on-demand video format.