Hello!

So many listeners of The Screenagers Podcast have told us that what makes the show extra special and helpful to them is hearing real world examples from other parents, teachers, teens and kids who share their challenges, concerns, advice and solutions on matters related to screen time, social media and this digital age in general.

That is why I am making this special request of you — to everyone reading this. 

This year we’re excited to create the Screenagers Caring Community! This is a group of our listeners and supporters — both youth and adults — who are interested in speaking on The Screenagers Podcast and sharing their stories, opinions, advice and more!

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What's Involved?

You would join a private list maintained by our Screenagers team that would include people passionate about improving screen time issues for youth (and adults) in our society.

From time to time, usually about once a month, we will send topics or questions your way that we would love to get your perspective on. If it was something that you wanted to weigh in on, then you would let us know by reply.

From there we would arrange a time to chat over with me (Delaney), Lisa or another member of our team, usually on zoom and with your permission we would audio record the chat for use in the podcast. (No video and if needed it can be anonymous and even voice modified.)

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Examples of questions:

1. ”Are you concerned about spending too much time on social media? Have you tried to decrease this? What have you tried and what worked/didn't work?"

2. “As a parent, have you ever asked other families to make a shared event device free, such as a dinner together or a carpool? What was the impact of doing this?”

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How to join the Screenagers Caring Community:

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• Anyone aged 6 upwards can be a part of our Caring Community list and we'd love to hear the perspectives of all generations and communities!
• Parents, if you think this could be a good learning experience for them, we'd invite you to ask your child if they wanted to take part too.
• Parental permission is needed for anyone under 18 years old, and for younger children (13 and under), parents or guardians would be required to support and be present for their child's contribution. (E.g. being present on a zoom call with your child.)

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Please click this form link if you and/or your kids are interested in being a part of the Screenagers Caring Community.

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With great appreciation,

Delaney, Lisa, and the whole Screenagers Team

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