Parenting today means navigating a world that never turns off.
Notifications, algorithms, group chats, and screens compete for attention — often long after the school day ends.

Classroom with wooden desks and orange chairs facing a green chalkboard, with a whiteboard on the side. The room has a white wall with a clock, a framed picture, and a bulletin board with photos. The floor appears to be wood.

In the words of MIT professor Sherry Turkle, “We are forever elsewhere.” Many parents feel this tension daily — not only in their children’s lives, but in their own.

Research continues to show how screen use impacts sleep, attention, and learning — even when devices aren’t actively in use. This growing awareness has already shaped changes inside schools across the country.

But what about life before and after school?

Enter the Canary Challenge

The Canary Challenge is a 60-day digital wellness experience designed to help families reset their relationship with technology — one small, intentional step at a time.

This isn’t about removing technology from your life.
It’s about understanding how it works, how it affects attention and habits, and deciding — deliberately — how it fits into your family’s values.

A young girl with long blonde hair and a braided headband is sitting at a wooden table, looking at her phone with a llama-themed case. An older woman with short brown hair, glasses, and a beige cardigan is standing behind her, looking at the phone. The table has a banana, a sliced piece of bread with a knife, and a fork. A large framed art print of a butterfly is hanging on the light-colored wall in the background.

The Canary Challenge May Be a Good Fit for You If…

You’re noticing tension around screens

  • You’ve felt frustrated by how much time family members spend on their phones

  • You sense that screens are affecting attention, sleep, or connection

You’re concerned about influence

  • You’re cautious about how algorithms and online culture shape values

  • You’d prefer your children — and their friends — to be more connected to local community

You want guidance without extremes

  • You’re considering guidelines or ground rules but aren’t sure where to start

  • You’ve already set some boundaries and want to understand current research

  • You value the ability to pause, reflect, and make informed decisions

Talk With Us About Your Family

No commitment — just a conversation.

The Canary Challenge isn’t about perfection.
It doesn’t shame parents or prescribe rigid rules.

It offers structure without pressure, information without fear, and support without judgment — so families can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Technology is a tool — not a master.