Screen Sanity Parent Night
Creating Connection, Awareness, and Community in the Digital Age
Scientists and experts agree — screens and smartphones have reshaped childhood, family life, and our sense of community. But as parents, we don’t need data to tell us what we already see with our own eyes and feel in our guts.
Technology is exciting and full of potential — yet we’re also seeing its impact: shorter attention spans, rising anxiety, constant comparison, and disconnection from nature, creativity, and one another.
The question so many of us are asking is simple and urgent:How do we make sure our kids are OK?
That’s where
Screen Sanity Parent Night comes in.
It’s not a lecture — it’s a
conversation. A chance to gather, reflect, and talk honestly about how technology shapes our homes, hearts, and kids’ lives.
As a certified Jai Institute for Parenting Coach and Screen Sanity facilitator, I lead these evenings with warmth, humor, and compassion. My approach weaves together attachment theory, nervous system science, and nonviolent communication (NVC) — helping parents respond instead of react and guide with connection instead of control.
This experience is non-judgmental and parent-centric — an opportunity to learn and grow together, grounded in the belief that we’re all doing our best and that community makes us stronger.
What to Expect
Each Parent Night follows Screen Sanity’s proven, conversation-centered format — not a lecture.
Duration: 60–90 minutes, designed for schools, PTAs, and community groups.
The Flow of the Evening
Welcome & introductions to set a supportive, relaxed tone.
Overview of the evening and distribution of the
STARTing Points handout — a simple, research-based framework that grounds the discussion.
Video + Discussion format:
Short
videos introduce key ideas.
After each video,
table discussions invite parents to share experiences, insights, and reflections.
Guiding questions like “What stood out to you?” and “What’s one thing you might try at home?” deepen understanding and connection.
Resources & Next Steps: The evening closes with group sharing, a brief Q&A, and an invitation to continue the journey through Screen Sanity Study Groups and resources.
The START Framework
Screen Sanity’s five pillars for healthy tech use:
Start with Yourself
Tables & Bedtimes
Accountability
Ride. Practice. Drive.
Time Well Spent
Tone & Facilitation
The atmosphere is welcoming, non-judgmental, and inclusive. Parents are invited to reflect, not perform — to replace guilt with understanding and to rediscover confidence and calm in their parenting.
Continuing the Journey: Screen Sanity Study Groups
The real transformation happens when we keep the conversation going.
After Parent Night, families can continue their journey by joining a
Screen Sanity Study Group — a small, supportive community of parents who meet regularly to dive deeper into Screen Sanity’s framework.
Each group uses Screen Sanity’s workbooks and video resources as a guide, and I facilitate the sessions to help keep learning focused, meaningful, and compassionate.
Together, we:
Watch short
Screen Sanity videos that spark reflection and practical insight.
Work through the
Screen Sanity workbook, connecting ideas to real-life parenting moments.
Practice principles of
attachment theory, nervous system regulation, and nonviolent communication, so our learning becomes embodied and sustainable.
Celebrate progress, share challenges, and build a sense of belonging with others walking the same path.
I take care of the logistics — creating sign-ups, sending reminders, and helping groups stay on track — so parents can focus on connection, insight, and growth.
Each meeting offers a chance to slow down, learn together, and strengthen the community that supports intentional, screen-smart parenting.
Why It Matters: Building a Screen-Smart Community
Healthy tech use isn’t a solo project — it’s a
community movement.
When parents, educators, and local leaders come together, we create shared norms that value presence over perfection and relationships over algorithms. Our children learn best through connection and modeling. When we take time to regulate our own nervous systems, reflect together, and support one another, we create the conditions for a healthier childhood — one rooted in calm, curiosity, and care.
Host a Screen Sanity Parent Night
If you’re part of a school, PTA, or community organization, you can host a Screen Sanity Parent Night in your area.
I’ll facilitate the evening, provide all materials, and help your group stay connected with ongoing study groups and support resources.
Together, we can nurture confident, compassionate families — and give our kids the greatest gift of all: a childhood rich in connection, creativity, and calm.
