by Rachel Penn | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Being Intentional With Tech Matters The Healthy Digital Childhood Alliance began with a clear mission: helping families use technology with intention, not impulse. That mission feels more urgent than ever. Kids today are often handed phones at younger and younger...
by Rachel Penn | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Screens vs Sanity, Who Wins?” Let’s face it, sometimes it feels like our kids’ screens are winning. Video games, streaming shows, smartphones, social media… if it beeps or flashes, the want it. And while technology can be amazing for learning and connection, it can...
by June Zhu | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Building Positive Role Models as the School Year Begins As the new school year approaches, one of the questions I hear most often from parents is: “How can I help my child settle in socially and emotionally?” It’s a concern that feels especially important because we...
by Rachel Penn | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Supporting Their Social and Emotional Well-Being The start of a new school year is always a big deal. For kids, it’s not just about sharpening pencils and cracking open new notebooks, it’s about finding their place again socially and adjusting to the routines that...
by Rachel Penn | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Fun Ways to Give Back and Grow Getting involved in volunteer work isn’t just about helping others, it’s about discovering your strengths, making friends, and learning life skills you’ll use forever. For kids and young adults, volunteering is a powerful way to...
by Rachel Penn | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Tech-Free Summer Holiday Activities Your Kids Will Love Discover Summer Without Screens Screens are everywhere, and during the school holidays, they’re even harder to avoid. But what if this summer could be different? What if your family pressed pause on the digital...