Arlington, VA

The Balance Project - Arlington, VA

A Community of The Balance Project
Arlington, VA

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We’re here to help Arlington-area families find and maintain a balance of real-world experiences and technology!

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The Balance Project | Arlington, VA

Raising Kids in a World of Screens - Panel Discussion

September 24, 2026
6:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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A candid conversation bringing together the voices of a local teenager, a former internet-crimes prosecutor, a mental health therapist and educator, and one of the country’s leading digital-parenting experts about the realities of growing up online – and practical ways parents can help. Moderated by CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor, Phil Mattingly. Space is limited - register now. Open to adults and teens. Business attire preferred.
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The Balance Project | Arlington, VA

Clarendon Day 2026 Booth

September 26, 2026
11:00 AM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT
Show your support-- visit our booth at Clarendon Day! We are looking for volunteers to help us man our booth! Please sign up for a slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BACAE2BA3F58-65536644-clarendon. Kids welcome!
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The Balance Project | Arlington, VA

Devices & Delights: Arlington, VA

September 27, 2026
3:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
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This event is FREE and open to the public! We will have free pizza available for as long as supplies last. Drop in any time between 3 and 5 to learn about and test out various kid-safe, alternative devices. Kids and teens welcome!
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Arlington, VA

MORE SUMMER, LESS BUMMER

Many of us look forward to summer all year. And we know for certain that our kids do! The average “School’s Out Summer” is 99 days. 14 weeks. About 1,500 waking hours to enjoy the season we’ve been waiting for since the last one. But - wouldn’t it be a TOTAL BUMMER if we missed out on 1-2 weeks of that precious summer sunshine? Or worse…a full MONTH of summer, gone? That’s exactly what scrolling costs us at 1hr/day, 3hrs/day and 7.5hrs/day (avg teen scroll time). And that’s why, this summer, The Balance Project is asking the families in our 300 communities (and beyond!) to reclaim the small, real-life moments that add up to a life fully lived. Not by going off-grid. Not by “detoxing.” By being where we actually are. Let’s not let this season slip by. This summer, we want MORE SUMMER. LESS BUMMER.

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Arlington, VA

The Balanced Reset: January 2026

Start out the new year with a balanced approach to life & tech in mind: giving your brain and body a chance to rest from constant stimulation and set yourself up for a year of BALANCE!

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