Our mission is to change the norms around youth digital technology use by supporting parents with connection, resources and confidence to drive collective action within their families, schools and communities.
Let's Change the Norm. Together.
From Awareness to Action
Making change can be hard work. You don’t have to do it alone. We offer tools and community support to transform knowledge into advocacy.
Parents are Making an Impact
And we are doing it together.
Through grassroots efforts and community organizing, parents across the country are taking meaningful action to protect childhood. By sharing resources, supporting each other, and advocating for new norms, we're creating a movement that prioritizes real-world connections and play over digital distractions.
" This community is an incredible resource. It's a finger on the pulse of what parents are concerned about, and an amazing hub of people sharing practical applications for how to keep kids safe and enlivened in a world where tech, social media, and digital distraction/danger are always evolving. "
Max Stossel, CEO of Social Awakening
" I am incredibly grateful for the SFCxUS community because it has allowed me to build connections with others around the country who are all working towards the same goal: stopping unsafe tech use for kids. It is nice to know I’m not alone in my concerns and the resources and people from this group have motivated me to push for change in my own community. "
Jordan S, Illinois
" I am deeply grateful for what I have learned and for the remarkable people I have come to know along the way. Together, SFCxUS and it's members are paving a path toward a culture where protecting childhood is not only possible, but expected. "
Jill A, Mindful Tech Lessons, New York
" I have learned so much and obtained such amazing ideas from the SFCxUS community. It is such a breath of fresh air to be able to connect with like-minded parents, teachers, and advocates. "
Grace C, Texas
" Before I discovered SFCxUS, I felt lonely in my efforts to get my town on board with this movement. The moment I joined the SFCxUS groups on WhatsApp, I felt I'd found and unblocked a clogged pipe, which then began to GUSH energetically with like-minded doers and shakers, sharing resources without any territoriality, allowing for fluid and iterative communication and outward messaging about this movement. My people! They’ve helped me grow from concerned parent to empowered community organizer. "
Jill S, Champions for Childhood, New York
" The Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project has been instrumental in empowering me and other parents to advocate for responsible technology use in schools by providing resources, crafting impactful testimonies, and fostering community connections. Their guidance on legislation and social media strategies has enabled us to effectively voice our concerns and influence policy changes. Thanks to their support, we feel equipped to create a safer, more supportive environment for our children. "
Grant E, Minnesota
" The incredible advocates at SFCxUS have been instrumental in supporting my legislative efforts. Whether it’s their model bills provided through the Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project or simply by connecting me with constituents pushing for change, they are an invaluable resource to state policymakers. "
Representative Angela Arsenault, Vermont
Watch: public comment in favor of a bell-to-bell phone-free school policy from a Massachusetts HS teacher
Watch: Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath discuss EdTech and learning outcomes.
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