Screen Sanity

We are hiring a Managing Director to join our team at Screen Sanity.?This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to help shape the future of a USA-based, mission-driven nonprofit that is transforming how families, schools, and communities across the globe navigate the digital world. Do any of the following statements resonate with you or remind you of someone you know? ?? A people-first leader who excels at developing teams, fostering culture, and navigating complex challenges with grace. ?? A mission-driven innovator passionate about digital wellness and making a tangible impact on families and communities. ?? A strategic powerhouse who thrives in high-growth environments and knows how to build systems for scale. ?? A financially savvy operator who understands nonprofit funding structures and can translate big ideas into sustainable growth. ?? A connector and collaborator who sees opportunities where others see obstacles and brings people together to make big things happen. This is more than a job opportunity. It's an opportunity to shape the next chapter of a movement.?At Screen Sanity, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, impact, and authenticity. If you’re ready to lead, build, and innovate for a cause that matters, we’d love to hear from you.?Apply and learn more about the job responsibilities and expected skills and qualifications of this role on our Careers page:?https://lnkd.in/gJgA-aAV? You can play a part in helping us find the perfect candidate for this role. Would you share this post here on?LinkedIn?and pass along to?connections you know might be interested? We also invite you to learn more about our organization's story by watching this three-minute video:?https://lnkd.in/gJzWGR6x #hiring #managingdirector #jobopening #nonprofit #nowhiring

Check out this insightful Today Show segment on the “Screen Time Impact on Kids’ Brains.” That’s right, screen time is now recognized as a health issue.? NBC’s Vicky Nguyen visited Cincinnati Children's to interview experts Dr. John Hutton, Dr. Nehal Parikh, and Dr. Lisa Hunter, who are leading groundbreaking research on how excessive screen time — particularly with smartphones, tablets, and other devices — can impact brain development in young children. Their findings highlight that high levels of screen time can negatively affect key areas of brain development related to reading, language, and decision-making.? One of the key takeaways from the experts is that parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers. Digital health in kids starts with modeling and teaching healthy screen habits at home. At Screen Sanity, we agree, but we also know that parents can’t do it alone. Today's youth are facing a mental health crisis, and the side effects linked to excessive screen use — such as loneliness, comparison, and anxiety — continue to emerge. In fact, 44% of American teens report feeling persistent sadness and hopelessness. And parents are understandably concerned, with screentime and social media topping their list of health worries. The good news? Health providers are in a unique position to help. A study in the Journal of Adolescent Medicine found that a brief 3-5 minute conversation between a pediatrician and a teen about social media or tech can lead to measurable improvements in digital habits. However, less than 5% of pediatric residents surveyed felt equipped to have that conversation. That’s why in 2024, Screen Sanity launched the Pediatric Provider Program — to support both families and health providers in addressing these concerns. This program offers in-person digital health training sessions to empower healthcare professionals with the education, tools, and practical resources (such as exam room posters) they need to integrate digital health into pediatric care. As Dr. Julia Ehly of Pediatric Associates shared, “Now, thanks to Screen Sanity and the exam-room poster, I have an easy and effective way to discuss digital safety with families.” After a successful pilot in 2023, and an impactful 2024, Screen Sanity is ready to expand in 2025, having already served 65 providers. We are committed to increasing our reach and supporting healthcare providers as they guide families through the digital age. Won’t you consider linking arms with us too? We are hoping to continue and expand our program in Kansas City in 2025 and beyond in 2026. If you know of someone or an organization that would be interested in financially supporting this initiative, we’d love to hear from you. #ScreenSanity #DigitalHealth #PediatricCare #ScreenTime #Parenting #MentalHealth #DigitalSafety #TechInHealthcare #HealthProviders #PediatricHealth?

We are so honored to have been mentioned in the credits of short film, Treasure Imagination, alongside our mission statement, "to create a world where kids are more captivated by life than screens." Directed by Scott Rice and produced by Stray Vista Studios, this film shares the story of a city-boy who is distraught when his beloved tablet is taken away from him by his mom. But when he finds a mysterious fedora left on a park bench, his temptation to place it on his head leads to adventure. Whether it starts with a fedora, a blanket fort or a cardboard box, invite imagination into your child’s life today. Watch the film below and check out more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gJHY5Bsc

We are honored to announce our partnership with The Archewell Foundation Parents’ Network. The Parents' Network is a no-cost, private community for parents and caregivers bound by shared experiences of social media harm, centered on collective healing. The Parents’ Network is fighting for change until the social media companies make their platforms safer by design. One child lost, is already one too many. In addition to advocating for safer social media, The Archewell Foundation Parents’ Network seeks to connect ALL parents and caregivers with resources to promote digital health.? ? By partnering with Screen Sanity, the foundation is able to make our training and tools available to even more communities and families across the world. Stay tuned for more details!? ? One of The Archewell Foundation’s core beliefs is that mental health and our collective wellbeing are paramount, a belief that aligns perfectly with Screen Sanity’s goal of helping families pursue digital health to reduce loneliness, depression, anxiety and suicide in a socially isolated society. ? ? Visit our website to learn more about this partnership: https://lnkd.in/gfYZnT9C #nochildlosttosocialmedia?

Last week we celebrated the ONE YEAR anniversary of our Screen Sanity Parent Night Kit! This kit takes Screen Sanity's curriculum and packages it in a way that anyone anywhere can bring caregivers together for a digital health training. The best birthday gift that the Parent Night Kit has received so far = the feedback from attendees. When asked what they'd tell someone considering a Parent Night, attendees said: ?? ?"You won't believe how relevant this topic is.?Really eye opening for our own screen habits." ?? ?"This may be one of the most important things you do as a parent to help your child navigate our technology-centered world." ??? "I enjoyed being able to hear more ideas of small steps that I can take that can make a big impact for my child." ??? "Anyone with children should make time to attend a Screen Sanity parent night to help protect you and your family." ??? "It is helpful without making you feel guilty!" HBD Parent Night Kit. Here's to another trip around the sun and helping more and more families! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvg8kCNj

"A phone company telling us to use our phones less? That's ironic, don't ya think?" - Alanis Morrisette. Did you catch this new ad from UScellular? Incredible. We are so grateful to partner with UScellular and love the way they set themselves apart by promoting digital health. Check it out below!

Today we want to recognize?IMA Financial Group, Inc.'s Foundation?for their grant support and partnering with us to continue our mission -- creating a world where kids are captivated by life, not screens. Our work would not be possible without the generosity of organizations like this. If you know of a foundation with a grant opportunity that would be a great match for Screen Sanity, we'd love to hear from you! #IMAFoundation

Calling all Screen Sanity Green Bay Packers fans! We will be at Lambeau Field on Thursday, May 23 for a FREE Screen Sanity Parent Night sponsored by UScellular. And you're invited! Screentime is the number one battleground in homes today and we are the first generation of parents navigating these challenges. If you're ready to start talking about it and learning how you can build a foundation of health in your home, we'd love to see you at Lambeau Field. Register today here: https://lnkd.in/gVQnucjX

We will be at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Tuesday, May 21 for a FREE Screen Sanity Parent Night presented by UScellular. And you're invited! ? ? Screentime is the number one battleground in homes today, and we are the first generation of parents navigating these challenges. If you're ready to start talking about it and learning how you can build a foundation of digital health in your home, we'd love to see you at Kinnick Stadium.? ? Register here today: (https://lnkd.in/dcGmZbRE). And don't forget to tag or send this post to someone who might be interested!?

Calling all friends and connections in Denver and St. Louis! Thanks to the Tracy Family Foundation, we have an amazing opportunity to provide our Screen Sanity Parent Night Kit to 20 organizations/schools (up to 10 per market) for FREE! Watch this quick video about our Parent Night (https://lnkd.in/gbEaBayE) and?request a free event here: https://lnkd.in/d7idqgCF Would you please share with anyone you know in these markets?