With today’s advanced technology always changing it is vital that parents are aware of potential dangers their families can face. In this presentation, parents/guardians will be informed about: Social Media Apps Picture Sharing Concerns Cyberbullying Gaming Safety Impact Of A Digital Tattoo Other tips to help parents protect their families.

On the agenda: -Student voice! After we hear from some of our students, kids will break off for a facilitated, student-led meeting of their own! -Wait Until 8th -Girl Scouts partnership -Balance Boxes -Resources And more...

100 high school students face off in a team challenge (5 people to a team) to see who is mentally strong enough to keep their most distracting apps blocked. The BLOK device only currently works with Apple iPhones. Sign up here to start THE BALANCE CHALLENGE (Blok devices will be provided to participants). Students must sign up before February 10 in order to participate in the Challenge. The Challenge is based on a points system. For every "BLOK" of time that team members (and total team) block their most distracting apps, they will earn points. Team members will also be asked to keep short journal entries throughout the Challenge (Points Awarded for journal entries). Teams will also earn points for attending In REAL LIFE activities that will be offered for free or at a discount!

Hello all! Our very first in-person event will be a park playdate. We’ll be meeting on Friday, February 20, at the Millbrook Exchange Playground from 4:00–7:00 PM. Feel free to join us for the whole time or simply stop by to say hello. Whatever works best for you. If the weather doesn’t cooperate (rain or cold), we’ll move indoors to the play area at the Millbrook Exchange Community Center. I hope to meet you in person soon and continue growing this wonderful community together. See you soon, Yana

Do you feel alone and overwhelmed trying to navigate parenting in a screen-saturated world? Do you wish you could give your kid some of the best parts of our own childhood but feel like it’s an uphill battle? Do you want to be a part of a community striving to equip and encourage their kids (and themselves) to build healthy relationships with technology and even healthier real life relationships? You’re not alone. Connect with us as we launch the Shrewsbury chapter of The Balance Project on Monday February 2nd at 7pm in the Multi-purpose room at Shrewsbury Boro School. Join us for a judgement-free discussion as we gather together and learn from Balance Project leaders and share our own concerns and consider our goals. There’s a place for everyone in this community: it’s never too early to prepare and it’s never too late to make adjustments. We hope you join us as we navigate this together. Join the online chapter and RSVP to our launch event today.

An open-minded and educational discussion aimed to aide parents in raising free-range, confident & technologically responsible kids.

Let's get together, catch up, chat life/tech balance, welcome new faces into the crew and align on priorities for the year!

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

Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and best-selling author who specializes in human learning and brain development. He is the creator of The Learning Blueprint, an international award-winning program helping educators and students understand how learning actually works. Jared has conducted research and taught at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Melbourne, and has worked with more than 1,000 schools around the world. He is the author of six books, has published over fifty research articles, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, and PBS’s NOVA. He currently serves as Director of LME Global, an organization dedicated to bringing cutting-edge brain and behavioral science to educators, students, and communities. On this live webinar, Dr. Horvath and The Balance Project will explore how technology supports learning, when it distracts, and how we can make more evidence-based choices in modern education. Whether you’re an educator, parent, student, or simply curious about the future of learning, this conversation offers a timely opportunity to rethink the role of technology and reclaim balance in the learning process.

JOIN US For Part 2 of the 'Let's Talk' Series. This will be a LIVE PANEL discussion around The Power of Mattering, based on Jennifer Breheny Wallace's new book "Mattering". Join Suzanne Keller, MSW, LSW Supervisor, SOURCE & Inspire Academy as she moderates a panel about Nurturing Resilient Children in a High Pressure World. She will be joined by Holly Moscatiello, Founder of the Balance Project, Chuck Jones, Educational Consultant, MaryBeth Joyce, AP English Teacher, Jacqueline Allen, LPC, Brighter Living, LLC and Angela Teeple, Founder of All in Development Coaching.

This is just a placeholder event; final date/time/location TBD

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!

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

This is a placeholder event. Final time/location/etc. TBD.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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