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.

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.

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!