Join us for our inaugural meeting to discuss digital wellness priorities in our community. We'll introduce The Four Norms framework, share local concerns, and begin planning coordinated action. Come ready to connect with like-minded neighbors and help shape our path forward.

Raising Resilient, Happy Children: How to provide children and teens with the play and independent activity they need to mental wellbeing and long-term success SSDW is honored to be hosting a world-renowned authority on the psychological and evolutionary value of children’s play this Fall. On Sunday, October 5 at 3:30pm, Boston College Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dr. Peter Gray, will be joining us with a talk on “Raising Resilient, Happy Children: How to Provide Children & Teens With the Play and Independent Activity They Need for Mental Wellbeing and Long-Term Success.”

We welcome all Holmdel parents, and educators to join us on Monday, October 6 at 7pm for an important brainstorming meeting for the 2025-2026 school year. This event will be held in person as well as virtual. If you cannot make it in person, please join via Zoom! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81144732905?

Join us for an inspiring evening exploring practical strategies for healthy technology use in families. Featured speakers will share research-backed approaches to screen time, social media, and fostering real-world connections. This community event includes breakout sessions for parents, educators, and teens.

We’ve been hearing it for years: Parents making hard choices at home, only to have schools hand their kids a device. Adrienne Principe is a 2018 founding member of the Screen Time Action Network’s Screen-in-Schools working group and will present the latest research on EdTech and how to advocate for better district policies, including opting out and using petitions. Join us! Events are made possible through the generous donations of our attendees. Make a donation by clicking "Click here for more details" below:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of unstructured play and connection! While kids engage in free play activities, parents will discuss practical strategies for increasing childhood independence and reducing screen dependence. Activities include outdoor games, art stations, and community building.

Join us for an engaging evening of conversation, reflection, and connection as The Balance Project hosts our community book club featuring Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic — and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Wallace. In this groundbreaking book, Wallace explores the rise of “toxic achievement culture” and its impact on our mental health, relationships, and sense of purpose. Through research, stories, and practical insights, she offers pathways to shift from pressure and perfectionism toward balance, resilience, and authentic fulfillment.

An interactive workshop for parents interested in advocating for phone-free school policies. Learn about successful implementation strategies, how to build community support, and practical steps for engaging with school administrators. Includes template resources and action planning.

Hosted by The Source @ RBR

100 high school students face off in a challenge to see who is mentally strong enough to keep their apps blocked Sign up here to find out more and to be notified when the challenge drops!

Managing a coalition of parent groups and drowning in the operational overhead? Join Four Norms and The Balance Project for a strategic workshop designed for parent organizers who are ready to scale their impact. If you're successfully leading local phone-free initiatives and want to expand your reach, support multiple communities, or build coalition infrastructure, this session will show you how to level up your organizing without burning out. You're already creating change in your community, now learn how to amplify that impact across multiple groups while maintaining program quality and demonstrating measurable outcomes to stakeholders and funders. In just one hour, discover advanced strategies that successful coalition leaders use to manage distributed impact, mentor new parent leaders, and build credible movement data, all while freeing up your time to focus on what matters most. What you'll walk away with: - Scalable systems to manage multiple parent groups efficiently - Proven frameworks for mentoring new leaders without micromanaging - Time-saving infrastructure that grows with your coalition - Strategies to maintain program quality across distributed communities - Advanced tracking methods to demonstrate ROI and impact to stakeholders The first 30 minutes will focus on advanced coalition-building strategies and platform capabilities, followed by a 30-minute Q&A where you can explore specific scaling challenges and solutions for your growing organization.

Join us to find out how to start a Balance Project in your community. We'll provide an overview of our approach, how we can help and can answer your questions. Feel free to pass along to others interested with the link. Can't wait to see you! If you're interested, but cannot make this time - please RSVP "no" and we will include you on the next one! Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cid-brii-vua