Speaking of Social

04/16/2026

I am proud to be one of the co-authors on Fairplay's call to pause GenAI product use for children in schools. Please join Fairplay & 260+ orgs to call on preK-12 schools to for at least 5 years. Read, sign, and share here: www.bit.ly/pausegenAI

GenAI products should NOT be used in schools until they are proven safe!❌

Get GenAI Out of PreK-12 Schools!

03/19/2026

Do you feel like screens are impacting your child's social skills? Join myself and Emily Cherkin for a free webinar this Monday, 3/23 at 8pm as we discuss this topic and more! Hope to see you there!

Join Emily in conversation with Denise Champney, Speech and Language Pathologist

01/17/2026

Educators and parents, please check out my friend Emily's powerful testimony before the U.S. Senate. It is time to undo big tech's death grip on childhood!

Hearing on childhood and technology.

01/08/2026

AI toy companies must publicly release their responses to & 's questions about safety and testing & commit to transparency. That's why Speaking of Social is one of the 100+ organizations, advocates, child health experts, researchers, & parents who signed on to this letter from and :https://pirg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PIRG-Fairplay-Jan-2026-Letter-to-AI-toy-companies-1.pdf We can't continue to allow big tech to destroy childhood in the name of profits!

12/07/2025

This is such an important article! Dr. Jared Cooney Horvarth articulates so clearly how the over reliance of technology in schools is impeding learning. His book, The Digital Delusion, is a must read for all parents, educators and policy makers!

12/07/2025

Let Grow is an amazing organization. Kids need free play to grow and thrive!

Kids today “just do” far less—and it’s not their fault. Learn why independence is shrinking, how fear holds kids back, and how to help them grow confident again.

11/23/2025

Don’t fall for the hype. 🤥 are powered by the same algorithms that have caused extreme harm to children by initiating sexual conversations, inciting violence, promoting self-harm, & more.

It’s not cute, it’s CREEPY 🧟 We’re proud to join Fairplay’s advisory: bit.ly/AItoys

11/20/2025

With the holidays approaching, here are some reminders that we all need to practice flexibility. Kindness should always be on the menu! 🧡 Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, & meaningful connections!

🌟 Check out our 2 free gratitude activities! These simple ideas use strategies & vocab from the Social Thinking Methodology to foster understanding, build empathy, & highlight the positive attributes in one another. 👉 Download for FREE! bit.ly/4p6NoXr

09/23/2025

The Smartphone Free Childhood US created this great commercial to emphasize the harms of given children a smart phone. It really is time, "Let's Change The Norm"!!

Smartphones and social media place adult-sized responsibilities on children long before they’re ready. From managing constant notifications, to navigating on...

08/12/2025

Screen time in early childhood: Are we asking the right questions?

For professionals who work with families, screen time isn’t just a parenting dilemma—it’s a developmental conversation.

Join us on Thursday, August 21 at 1PM ET as FLCA hosts Rachel Franz of Fairplay for a powerful webinar:
Hooked: Early Childhood Screen Time

You’ll leave with strategies to:
- Understand family perspectives
- Coach without shame
- Advocate for systemic support

Registration is open: www.flcassociation.org/events

08/08/2025

Resilience isn’t built through safety—it’s built through experience. Kids need real-world practice, not constant protection. Explore letgrow.org to see how your child can gain independence while building confidence!

07/13/2025

Technology is interfering with the development of social skills yet the tech industry is working hard to get devices into the hands of young children. If you are a parent to a young child, check out all this great information from Fairplay! Children need experiences in real life, free from screens for a healthy childhood!