Empowering kids and families to reclaim time, attention, and human connection
More human connection, less life lived through a screen — that's what we want for everyone.
Kids deserve a childhood free from smartphones and social media, and the rest of us deserve our time and attention back too. Through collective action, we're helping people of all ages across Delco find balance in an age of digital overload.
Kids thrive when they have room to grow
Kids Need Independence
Boredom, risk, and figuring things out on their own build confidence and resilience, two key qualities in happy and successful adults.
Families Are Stronger Together
Delaying smartphones and social media is hard when you feel alone. Together, this practice becomes the new norm.
Childhood
Can't Wait
Childhood is too short to be spent on a screen — let's help our kids make the most of it through free play and real-life friendships.
The evidence is clear. We need to act now.
The research connecting early smartphone and social media use to declining youth mental health is overwhelming.
Here's what the data shows.
Part of a statewide movement
Delco Unplugged is part of PA Unplugged, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring real-world connection by advocating for policies and cultural norms that prioritize people over technology.
Two national organizations pushing for change in homes, schools, and communities: