Meet the good guys.

Center for Humane Technology was co-founded by technology ethicists and former Google employees Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin, and Randima Fernando as a way to guide the development of technology that values human connection, mindful living, and the wellbeing of children and families. From consultation for key leaders to public testimony and briefings, CHT serves as a powerful and wise advocate for humanity from within the belly of Silicon Valley’s beast.

Start With: Get an in-depth review of CHT’s published Ledger of Harms, which summarizes the latest research on extractive technology’s negative impacts on children, mental health, relationships, attention and cognition, sense-making, politics and elections, systemic oppression and more. Or, watch the CHT-supported Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma from director Jeff Orlowski-Yang on the existential threats posed by social media.

Fairplay strives to create a world where children can truly be kids, free from the false promises of marketers and the manipulations of Big Tech. Founded by Dr. Susan Linn, Fairplay has been at the forefront of advocating for safe online spaces, especially in the wake of devastating stories of families who have lost their children to the most insidious social media harms perpetuated by Big Tech's algorithms. For those seeking support and information, Fairplay offers resources, actionable campaigns, and ways to get involved, making it a beacon of hope and empowerment for families navigating the digital landscape.

Start With: Download the (free!) Screens in Schools Action Kit - the very first by-teachers and parents, for-teachers and parents resource to address the overuse of EdTech in schools. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or contemplating raising a concern with your school for the very first time, this exhaustive toolkit will help you advocate more effectively and efficiently.

Let Grow is dedicated to changing the landscape of American childhood, encouraging kids to think for themselves and experience the joys of independent exploration. Co-founded by author (and Opt-Out Family fan!) Lenore Skenazy, professors Peter Grey and Jonathan Haidt and Daniel Shuchman, Let Grow offers a wealth of resources and tools to boost childhood independence, providing practical guidance and support for those seeking to embrace an enriching childhood experience for their children.

Start With: Download the (free) Independence Kit - a robust yet surprisingly simple plan for building independence, developing life lessons, and experiencing offline social-emotional opportunities for learning at every stage and season of your child’s development.

Founded by bestselling author and podcast host Ginny Yurich, 1000 Hours Outside is championing a movement to reclaim childhood, reconnect families, and cultivate a richer life. With an average child spending 4-7 hours a day on screens but only getting 4-7 minutes of unstructured free play outside, the organization is striving to balance the scales in favor of skipping over scrolling. At its core, 1000 Hours Outside is a for-profit social good company and movement, driven by a passionate family committed to embracing the transformative power of outdoor experiences.

Start With: Make the commitment to spend 1000 hours outside as a family this year. To document your progress, download and complete your free custom time tracker.

Co-founded by social psychologist and bestselling author Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation is a collective network (including yours truly!) that empowers teens, parents, educators, policymakers, and tech industry leaders to act collectively to free children and adolescents from a childhood spent largely alone on screens, and instead promote independence, free play, and responsibility in the real world.

Start With: Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation, which presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which a "great rewiring of childhood" has interfered with children's social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism.