Events
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): Texting
We'll be talking about our texting recommendations, how to introduce texting and how to coach your child through the process!
Learn how to participate in The Great Backyard Bird Count (virtual)
Attend a virtual event hosted by the Outdoor Art Club called, The Great Backyard Bird Count.
Becca Rodomsky-Bish, Project Leader at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will offer an engaging look into one of the world’s most accessible and impactful participatory science events—the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC).
Global School Play Day
Global School Play Day (GSPD) is a chance for schools and classrooms to dedicate time to free play without the use of screens, structured games, or adult direction.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
(Virtual) Vigilant Parent Training: Social Media How-To’s, Vault Apps, and Online Exploitation Prevention
Join the Marin County Office of Education and the Marin County District Attorney's Office for a FREE parent and caregiver workshop on digital safety.
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): Smartwatches
We'll be talking about Smartwatch options and considerations to minimize the disruptions!
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): iPhones
We'll be talking about setting up a first iPhone, options, Apple Screentime and more. Bring your questions!
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Global Day of Unplugging
Join us in Marin County as we join others around the globe for a day of unplugging.
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Marin Youth Job Fair
The Marin Youth Job Fair will be an opportunity for young adults and students (ages 14-24 ish) in Southern Marin to explore paid jobs, internships and job-finding resources all in one place!
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Launch of "The Amazing Generation!" - new book by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
Jonathan Haidt, author of the bestselling Anxious Generation and Catherine Price, author of the bestselling How to Break Up with Your Phone, have teamed up to create a new book that speaks directly to 5th-8th graders, to empower them to choose a life not dominated by screens.
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): iPads
We'll be talking about setting up a first iPad, age-specific recommendations, Apple Screentime and more. Bring your questions!
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Lunch & Learn Parent Ed (virtual): All Things iPhone
We'll be talking about setting up a first iPhone, options, Apple Screentime and more. Bring your questions!
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Countywide Parent Ed Event (virtual): Reeling in Social Media Use. What Parents Need to Know.
Explore the latest research on how social media is impacting today’s youth, including effects on mental health, self-esteem, and development. We’ll take a closer look at popular platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord, and go over what to know if your child is already using them.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Outdoor Art Club speaker: Why Does AI Matter to You? (in person, Mill Valley)
Attend the Outdoor Art Club's speaker series event called, Why Does AI Matter to You?
Susan Gonzales is the founder & CEO of nonprofit AI and You, which educates ordinary people about AI in easy-to-understand language.
Countywide Parent Ed Event (virtual): Delaying Social Media. Together.
Explore the latest research on how social media is impacting today’s youth, including effects on mental health, self-esteem, and development. We’ll take a closer look at popular platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord, and go over what to know if your child is already using them.
Parent Ed Event (In-person): Social Media - what is it and how to reel it in.
Social Media - what is it and how to reel it in.
(Recommends ways to reel in social media use like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok)
Parent Ed Event (In-person): Taking phones slowly. Together.
Social Media - what is it and how to reel it in.
(Recommends ways to reel in social media use like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok)
Monthly Kids IRL School Ambassador Meeting (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
New Ambassador Orientation
Kids IRL ambassadors bring our program to life in Marin schools, sharing the Phone Pact and partnering with PTAs and admins. Join an orientation!
Mill Valley Family Campout
Camp out with neighbors and friends at the Mill Valley Community Center! The theme for this year's Community Campout is...Survivor!
Visit Kids IRL at Strawberry Rec's Community Night! (in person)
Come visit our table and learn about Kids IRL (in real life), our Marin County-wide coordinated effort to keep digital tech in check and roll it out more slowly to our children - so screens don’t crowd out essential childhood activities.
First Kids IRL Ambassador Meeting for 25/26 School Year (Virtual)
This is our monthly Zoom with Kids IRL school ambassadors where we share updates, elicit feedback, and provide support and camaraderie.
Kids IRL Ambassador Onboarding and Orientation (Virtual)
We have a growing team of school ambassadors across Marin, helping us to take action and build community around slowing down tech and keeping phones and watches simple until high school.
Visit Kids IRL at Mill Valley National Night Out (in person)
Join Mill Valley Police Department and local agencies for a delightful evening filled with food and festivities. This is an annual event where communities across the nation gather to promote safety and build stronger relationships between residents and law enforcement. Come visit our table and learn about Kids IRL (in real life), our Marin County-wide coordinated effort to keep digital tech in check and roll it out more slowly to our children - so screens don’t crowd out essential childhood activities.
Kids IRL Ambassador Onboarding and Orientation (Virtual)
We have a growing team of school ambassadors across Marin, helping us to take action and build community around slowing down tech and keeping phones and watches simple until high school.
Help Marin youth thrive by supporting Kids IRL! Make a tax-deductible donation today.
We are looking for funding options and grant opportunities. If you are interested in joining our Kids IRL fundraising team, email us.
Kids IRL (in real life) is a Marin County-wide coordinated effort to keep digital tech in check and roll it out more slowly to our children - so screens don’t crowd out essential childhood activities. By changing local norms together, we reduce pressure on parents and kids, protect our children’s mental health, and improve family life.
Where to Next?
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About Kids IRL
About Kids IRL - coordinated action in Marin!
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Kids IRL Phone Pact
Commit to basic phones until high school - as a community!
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Simple Phones and Watches
Explore Simple Phones and Watches