Helping kids and families
build healthier relationships with technology.
We believe children deserve a childhood free from smartphones and social media, and that collective action is our greatest tool for change. Our community is committed to giving children more opportunities for free-play and independence in the real world, while shielding them from a digital world that wasn't designed with kids in mind.
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.
Ready to take a stand?
Join our community of families who have pledged to delay smartphones until high school and social media until age 16. It's easier when you're not doing it alone.
Sign the PledgeThe 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 a founding chapter of PA Unplugged — a coalition of local groups across Pennsylvania working toward a cultural shift in how we approach technology in childhood and adolescence.
Two national organizations pushing for change in homes, schools, and communities: