READINESS BEFORE ACCESS: 

WHAT KIDS NEED BEFORE PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA

A calm, research-grounded conversation about protection, preparation, and development

At some point, every parent faces the same question:

Is my kid ready for a phone or social media?

Say yes too soon, and worry about attention, mental health, and identity.

Say no too long, and worry about isolation, resentment, or falling behind.

Most families feel stuck between fear and convenience.

Not a rigid rule.
Not a panic-driven warning.
But a research-grounded framework that reduces pressure and brings the focus back to what actually matters: development.

WHAT THIS WORKSHOP COVERS

• Why readiness matters more than age
• The developmental skills kids need before and alongside access
• How phones and social media shape attention, values, and identity
• Why restriction alone doesn’t prepare kids, and what actually does

WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH

• A clearer framework for thinking about readiness and timing
• Shared language to use with your child
• Greater confidence about what to focus on now, and what can wait

No scare tactics. No shame. No one-size-fits-all rules.

Just a thoughtful, practical conversation to help you protect your child and prepare them well for the digital world they’re growing up in.

Led by Scott Schimmel, founder of The YouSchool, with 25 years of experience guiding adolescents, parents, and educators nationwide.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5th AT 5 PM ON ZOOM