Pick the guide that speaks to you
You are doing it all. You manage the schedules, the meals, the homework, and the bills. But not all single parents parent the same way. Find the letter below that sounds the most like you and your family's situation:
A Guide for the Strategic Parent (stretched thin, needs a practical and guilt-free plan)
A Guide for the Safety-Focused Parent (#1 worry: what child is seeing, who they're talking to)
A Guide for the Rules-and-Boundaries Parent (values structure, wants a clear plan to enforce)
A Guide for the "Peacekeeper" Parent (exhausted by conflict, wants positive habits w/o a fight)
You are parenting as a team. But teamwork can be tricky, especially when it comes to a topic as new and divisive as technology. Find the guide below that best fits your family's situation:
The "United Front" Team (partners who are aligned and ready to build a Family Media Plan together)
The "Good Cop / Bad Cop" Team (partners who have fallen into the "Enforcer" vs. "Fun Parent" trap and are tired of the conflict)
The "Tech-Incompatible" Team (partners whose own screen habits are getting in the way of their relationship and their parenting)
The Co-Parenting (Separate Homes) Team (divorced or separated parents who need to create consistency across two different households)
You are the boss of your brain. But every boss has a different style. Find the letter below that sounds the most like you and the way you like to use technology:
The Empowered Digital Citizen (A Guide for the All-Around Leader).
The Social Butterfly (A Guide for the Kid Who Loves to Connect, Chat, and Create)
The Competitive Gamer (A Guide for the Kid Who Plays to Win)
The Quiet Explorer (A Guide for the Kid Who is Curious and Thoughtful)
This section is for the educators in the classroom. You are the "boots on the ground," translating our school's digital wellness vision into daily practice. We know this work is complex.1 Research shows that while most teachers see the potential benefits of technology 2, a lack of confidence, time, or support can be significant barriers to adoption.2 These guides are designed to meet you where you are, providing practical, research-backed strategies that fit your specific teaching style.
The "Tech Innovator" Teacher (for the teacher who is always the first to try a new tool and needs a framework for safe innovation)
The "Tech-Hesitant" Teacher (for the teacher who values human connection and needs a low-stakes, "unplugged" way to teach digital wellness)
The "Classroom Manager" Teacher (for the teacher in the 1:1 classroom who needs practical tools to manage focus and minimize distractions).
The "Boundary-Setting" Teacher (for the teacher who feels "always-on" and needs to protect their work-life balance from 24/7 digital communication)
This section is for the school and district leaders. Your role is complex, balancing pedagogy, legal compliance, and community relations.35 You are the "single most important factor" affecting the successful integration of technology in our schools.35 These guides are designed to help you navigate this complexity, align your team, and build a sustainable, "whole-school" digital wellness culture.36
The "Digital Visionary" Administrator (for the leader focused on building a school-wide, ISTE-aligned shared vision for learning)
The "Risk-Averse" Administrator (for the leader focused on legal compliance, liability, CIPA, and cyberbullying policy)
The "Community-Building" Administrator (for the leader focused on positive parent engagement and managing digital-era communications)
The "Data & Privacy Guardian" Administrator (for the leader responsible for vetting ed-tech and protecting student data under FERPA)
This handbook is for our entire community. Beyond our classrooms and offices, a critical support network ensures our students can thrive. This section provides a guide for our "extended village"—the counselors, librarians, after-school leaders, and PTA partners who are all essential to building a healthy, "whole-child" digital wellness culture.
The School Counselor (as the "Digital SEL Leader" on the front-lines of cyberbullying)
The School Librarian / Media Specialist (as the "Information & Media Literacy Champion")
The After-School Program Leader (as the "Active Tech" Incubator)
The PTA/PTO President (as the "Parent Engagement Partner")