About ScreenSense
ScreenSense helps parents and schools
teach healthy tech use to children.
Our hope is for families and communities to raise young people who are safe, balanced, and critical consumers of digital tech, and - most importantly - have ample time to cultivate their own senses of wonder and connectedness to nature, people, and the world around them. Our goal is to support parents and schools to introduce tech slowly in age appropriate and intentional ways and to teach healthy use to young people.
Our Approach
ScreenSense for Parents provides clear action steps to guide parents on their journey to healthy tech use.
ScreenSense for Schools inspires and supports those mobilizing change in tech-use norms in their school community.
Until tech design and associated legislation support healthy child development, we parents and educators must guide our children to a healthy and balanced relationship with tech, while safeguarding other developmentally important uses of their time. The stickiness of tech is a strong force so we should teach intentional habits, guide our children to good content, and keep tech in check.
Who We Are
First and foremost, we are parents. We live and work in the laboratory of family life, navigating many of the same challenges as you. We try, we fail, we try again and sometimes succeed. Our materials are practical and actionable.
We also lean on a diverse array of experts, published research, and our own professional skills to share solutions that work for today’s families.
OUR TEAM
Dabney Ingram, PhD, Co-Founder and Executive Director, brings over twenty years of experience in education research, strategic consulting, and evaluation focused on healthy child and adolescent development, belonging, and social change.
Dana Tuttle, MD, Co-Founder and Advisor, is a former physician/biotech professional, bringing experience in health and wellness, teaching and brain science.
Rebekah Cunningham, Director of Technology, a trained data scientist and seasoned software professional, is dedicated to empowering youth and parents in cultivating a healthy relationship with technology.
Alex Tower Ewers, Director of Communications, holds a Masters in Holistic Health Education, has a background in Project Management and is passionate about building communities that foster balanced tech use.
Jill Boeri, MS, LMFT, is a skilled psychotherapist with a specialization in providing compassionate and effective therapy to adolescent youth, helping them navigate the challenges of their formative years with expertise and empathy.
Our team includes a diverse group of parents, educators, young people, and other community stakeholders who share a common desire to encourage healthy tech use. Our efforts are growing - please reach out if you’d like to get involved!