Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

ABOUT THIS GATHERING The Balance Project is a parent-led movement helping families and communities navigate childhood in an increasingly screen-saturated world — together. From smartphones and social media to gaming, YouTube, and screen-heavy classrooms, many adults are asking the same questions: What is all of this doing to our kids, and what does a healthier balance look like? This first local gathering is an opportunity to begin that conversation here in Wall Township — to connect around the realities families are facing, explore healthier community norms, and begin building the relationships and support systems that make healthier choices easier to sustain. ⸻ THE FIRST MEETING This gathering is exactly that: a first meeting. No presentations. No fundraising. No pressure to agree on everything. Just local community members coming together to talk honestly about the realities families and schools are facing — and to begin building the connection and local support that make healthier choices easier to sustain. You do not need to arrive with a fixed position. Curiosity is enough. ⸻ WHO THIS IS FOR This gathering is open to parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators, coaches, counselors, youth leaders, and anyone who cares about children and modern childhood. You do not need to know about The Balance Project or be “anti-tech” to attend. Most people are simply trying to think more intentionally about how technology is shaping childhood, both at home and at school. If you’ve ever felt uncertain, overwhelmed, outnumbered, or alone in navigating these decisions, this is for you. ⸻ WHAT WE’LL DO AT THIS MEETING An informal but intentional evening focused on conversation and connection. We’ll spend time: • introducing The Balance Project and the ideas behind it • discussing what families and schools are seeing locally • hear different perspectives and experiences • exploring what healthier community norms could look like in Wall Township and what other established communities are doing • identify opportunities for those interested in helping lead and grow these efforts within our town Whether you come simply to listen or hope to become more involved locally, you are welcome here. ⸻ A FEW QUICK FAQS Do I have to commit to anything by attending? No. Come listen. Come once. Come to every meeting. Send an email when you have time. Every form of input moves this forward. Do I need to know about The Balance Project already? No. Most people at the kickoff will be hearing about it for the first time. Will there be follow-up meetings? Yes — frequency, format, and focus will be decided after this first meeting. Are kids welcome at this meeting? This first gathering is geared toward adults talking honestly about kids, so we'd suggest leaving little ones at home if you can. There will be future events that will include the children. ⸻ If this resonates with you, we'd love for you to help spread the word to others in the community who may value being part of the conversation. ⸻ Whatever your capacity, wherever you are on this journey- you belong here.

Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!

ScreenWise A2 is kicking off monthly gatherings where school captains/teams come together to connect and learn from one another about how to support intentional tech use at home and in school. In this kick off meeting, we will share what it looks like to put together a ScreenWise school team. We will use this time to: - Share the ScreenWise A2 story - Provide overview of school captain/team aims - Highlight parent/school stories across Ann Arbor - Review key initiatives - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins Agenda and notes document are linked here:

Regular BOE Meeting Typically "Meet the BOE" with two members occurs from 7-7:30 and the meeting begins at 7:30.

Join us for our Community Interest Call. Learn how to start Balance Project in your community. Meet some of The Balance Project Steering Committee and hear about how it all got started. We'll provide an overview of our approach, how we can help and answer your questions. Feel free to pass along to others interested with the link. Can't wait to see you! Community Interest Call Monday, May 11 · 8:00 – 9:00pm Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/uvq-kpvy-muv Or dial: ‪(US) +1 806-340-0796‬ PIN: ‪162 750 543‬# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/uvq-kpvy-muv?pin=6616670729528

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Our June selection is Michaeleen Doucleff's Dopamine Kids, which offers a five-step guide to raising confident, independent kids by reducing reliance on screens and other sources of unnaturally high dopamine. Join us on June 16, 7–8pm at Celia Bookshop for discussion, hands-on activities, and good conversation. Space is limited; please RSVP. You can order the book from Celia Bookshop here: https://www.celiabookshop.com/item/gQpiPqSJBXhSBkZNo6mzYg

The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

On June 17th, we're celebrating the end of the school year with a Retro Recess Potluck Party! We'll teach kids all kinds of retro recess games, like SPUD, Rundown, TV Tag, and more. We'll provide pizza and ask everyone to bring a side or dessert to share. Bonus: Rose Tree Park's Summer Festival kicks off the same evening, with live music starting at 7pm at the amphitheatre. Bring a blanket and stay for the show!

Get ready to dive in to our next read: Michaleen Doucleff's Dopamine Kids! In it, Doucleff offers readers a five-step guide to raising confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and other sources of unnaturally high dopamine. Meetings will be held every other Friday (starting on April 10th) at 10am PST (1pm EST). In this meeting we will cover the epilogue and where we go from here! Meetings will be led by OR Unplugged's Kathy, Jody, and Megan

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Kids beginner hand sewing classes. Learn to sew and make wearables. Class fee is $55. Email to Register: TheSewingStudioNJ@gmail.com Please see additional dates on flyer.... July 18th, July 21st, July 30th, Aug 14th and Aug 22nd.

Drop by Bruce Park to let the kids enjoy unstructured, mixed-age play! Adults take an intentional backseat "supervisory only" role. This is not a drop-off playgroup, however, each adult is welcome to coordinate with another adult if they want to leave their child under someone else's supervision. Kid Pledge: 1. I will play respectfully. 2. I will not deliberately hit or physically hurt another child. 3. I understand I need to get permission to leave the area. 4. I agree to listen to the adults. They’ll only get involved when they need to, and then it’s my job to listen. Parent Pledge: 1. I understand that not all kids will be happy all the time at Play Club. 2. I agree that the adults will not intervene in the children’s disagreements. 3. If my child deliberately hurts someone, they need to take a break. 4. I understand that this is a chance for my child to become more resilient, resourceful, and mature.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Join us for a hands-on afternoon at the creek! This is a chance for kids and families to slow down, get their feet wet, and discover what's living right in our backyard. We'll wade in together and see what we can find: tadpoles, small fish, and other creek critters. What to bring: - Sneakers you don't mind getting wet/muddy - Change of clothes/shoes for after - Towel

The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Join us for a hands-on afternoon at the creek! This is a chance for kids and families to slow down, get their feet wet, and discover what's living right in our backyard. We'll wade in together and see what we can find: tadpoles, small fish, and other creek critters. What to bring: - Sneakers you don't mind getting wet/muddy - Change of clothes/shoes for after - Towel

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

The Balance Exchange is our monthly gathering where the entire team comes together to reconnect, realign, and recharge around our mission. Each session is an open forum for sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and spotlighting the work happening across The Balance Project. We use this time to: - Review key initiatives and milestones - Highlight stories from families, schools, and communities - Surface challenges and crowdsource solutions - Celebrate wins and strengthen team cohesion