Speaking of Social

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!

05/29/2025

Vivek Murthy, who worked for Obama and Biden, called for more data transparency from social media companies so researchers can study the internet’s effects on kids.

05/24/2025

Let Grow is an amazing organization! Check out their suggestions for the summer!

Sometimes the best thing a parent can say is… nothing at all. But when you do chime in, let it be something that builds confidence, sparks independence, and reminds your kids how capable they are. 💪✨ Check out these empowering phrases from our Summer Experience Kit you can start using today! Learn more here: https://letgrow.org/summer-experience.