Events to Educate & Motivate

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  • Save the Date: Alternative Device Fair!

    Thursday, November 13, 4-7 p.m.
    Baird Community Center
    South Orange

    SAVE THE DATE!!!

  • South Mountain Back-to-School Social

    Thursday September 19th
    5:30-7pm

    Annex Blacktop

    Free Ice Cream for all Superstars!


  • Cider and Donuts at South Mountain Playground!

    Sunday, September 21 at 2pm
    SMS Playground (Big School)

    Join us to play and learn more about Team Unscreen!

  • Cider & Donuts at Clinton Playground

    Saturday, September 27th
    2-4 pm

    Clinton families, as we start the new year, let’s come together to connect, share ideas, and explore how we can support our kids in today’s digital world.


  • Bolden Coffee Chat

    Friday, October 10th
    8:30-9:30 am

    Join Bolden parents for a discussion on how we can help kids reclaim childhood in a world of constant screens and social media. We'll talk about the impact of early smartphone use, discuss the Wait Until 8th Pledge, and explore ways to create a supportive community that prioritizes kids' well-being.

  • Marshall Coffee Chat

    Friday, October 10th
    9:15-10:30 am at the Player Agency

    (The Baird, 5 Mead Street, South Orange)

    Join us to discuss “Setting Healthy Screen Time Boundaries!”


  • Clinton Game Night

    Friday, October 10th
    5:30pm

    Join us for an evening of board games and family fun at The Player Agency (The Baird, 5 Mead St, South Orange). All Clinton students and their families are welcome. Entry is free, and food will be available for purchase.


  • Seth Boyden Harvest Fest

    Saturday, October 11th

    While you join the Seth Boyden community for harvest games and crafts, stop by the Team Unscreen table to learn more about how we can support our kids in this digital world!


  • Middle School Gatherings

    Sunday, October 12th, 6:00-7:30 p.m.  
    Wine and cheese

    Friday, December 12th, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
    Coffee and pastries

    Our middle school chapter is excited to host a duo of gatherings for parents to discuss challenges facing families relating to social media, group chats, gaming, and setting tech limits.  We'll work together to come up with solutions to create a healthier balance in our homes.  

Recent research shows over 50% of teens reporting at least one symptom of clinical dependency on social media.

-American Psychological Association

Past Events

We’ll keep track of all the events we’ve held so you can always look back to reference

Speaker Series

Max Stossel from Social Awakening

Past event from May 2024
Tuscan Elementary School

Max Stossel is the Founder of Social Awakening, an organization dedicated to helping young people survive and thrive in the modern world.

Before working in this field Max was a media strategist with an extensive background in social media. In his talks, Max illustrates the specific ways it is is designed to be addictive & distracting, highlights how that's impacting our kids’ minds and gives recommendations on how to address some of the challenges you and your family are facing.