Children are growing up in a screen-saturated world with devices always within reach and online content that's more persuasive than ever.
Parents are supposed to manage something that is purposely designed to be unmanageable - and that's not fair.
The Let's Grow Brain P.O.W.E.R. framework offers a practical, encouraging path forward, helping families protect brain development and build stronger connections.
Screen time often disrupts theses crucial activities, and many parents and caregivers simply don't realize the full impact.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the critical window of brain growth in the first 5 years and how screen time is replacing essential experiences the brain needs to grow - like movement, connection, and creative play.
- Feel empowered to shift their mindset - knowing their job isn't to keep their child constantly entertained, but to provide the time and space for independent play (yes, tips included!)
- Discover simple swaps for activities to turn to instead of screen time.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how persuasive design is intentionally used to keep kids (and adults) hooked.
- Learn how the Let's Grow Brain P.O.W.E.R. framework can help protect their child's attention, creativity, and connection in the midst of a world of digital distractions.
- Feel confident that their job is not to keep their child entertained - with screens or no screens - and that kids need time to figure out their hobbies and interests.
- Walk away with practical tools to create healthy screen time boundaries at home.
Testimonial
Kailan Carr was an engaging and knowledgeable guest speaker for our preschool families.
She shared current research around the importance of hands-on play in a way that was thorough but clear, gave guidelines for limiting screen time, then moved on to share many ideas for screen free play using photos and narratives.
Her enthusiasm for the subject made the presentation fun to attend. Thank you for presenting for us, Kailan!
- Julia Luckenbill, M.A. - Davis Joint Unified School District Preschool Director