When the iPhone was introduced in 2007, few people anticipated how having a computer and access to the internet in the palm of our hands would change our lives. In many ways, it was a grand experiment that yielded lots of advances, but also many challenges. As we navigate the
"Touch Grass" is often said to people who spend too much time online and need to take a break from the virtual world. Even if you don’t consider yourself “extremely online”, we are all subject to demands on our attention that keep us from being as present
This past Friday (5/2/25), Google announced they would be rolling out the Gemini AI Chat Bot to children under 13 (Click HERE to read the New York Times announcement). It was a stark reminder that AI is expanding into all facets of our daily lives at an incredibly
New Canaan Unplugged will be hosting an open conversation around building healthier relationships with technology and our families on Friday April 25, 2025 - 10:30am at Le Pain Quotidien on Elm Street. The goal of our gathering is to share learning and gain an appreciation for how others in
One year after the publication of The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt’s pivotal book has sparked a national discussion about technology and childhood. To commemorate its publication, Jonathan made his talk for parents and teachers available to everyone. If you haven’t read the book, this talk is a great
For the past 16 years, the Global Day of Unplugging has been celebrated on the first Saturday in March. From sundown on Friday March 7th to sundown on Saturday March 8th, people around the world will be putting away their phones and participating in a day without technology. They’ll
This holiday season, we hope you have many opportunities to unplug with friends, family and loved ones. We also hope that some of the tools from New Canaan Unplugged come in handy to make those gatherings feel more connected. In today’s newsletter, we offer some thoughts around making gift
Part of Unplugged’s mission is to build community awareness around healthier technology habits. With that in mind, we invite you to join us in celebrating NoSo November! November is social media detox month and a great way for Adults and Teens to build a healthier tech-life balance. #NoSo offers
It is no secret that being a parent today is challenging. In August 2024, the US Surgeon General even issued an advisory about the mental health and wellbeing of parents (you can read it HERE). There is no silver bullet, but we can begin by talking about opportunities for improvement
The new school year is a great time to “start fresh” and build new habits around digital discipline. The conversation might be hard at first and the changes might not all stick, but the best part will be the dialogue you create with your family. Below we offer some thought-starters
As the summer winds down, it is a great time to take stock of your tech use. A few small changes can help you reduce the time you spend on your phone and make it more intentional. If you are looking to make positive changes this fall, we have some
Summer is an ideal time to reset your relationship with technolgy, no matter what age you are. In this newsletter, we’ve compiled several ideas to help you and your family begin unplugging in a way that works for you. * GO GREY - The bright colors on your phone make