The Return to Play Initiative is all about getting kids back outside and off of screens. We're here to help parents understand the downsides of social media and the perks of waiting a bit before handing over that smartphone, so kids can have more fun and stay active, restoring healthy childhood development. 

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Our Four Goals are based on social psychologist, Dr. Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation." These Goals are:

• No smart phones before High School

• No social media before 16 yo

• Phone Free schools

• More Unsupervised, screen-free play and childhood independence

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We know that can sound pretty daunting, right? It certainly is in our current culture. However, if we join together as a community, this could become the new "normal!" And your kid will not be the only kid without a smartphone.