- Evidence-Based
Kids have too much open access to a world they aren't ready for.
From toddlers on tablets to teens on unmonitored algorithms, childhood shouldn’t have a back door. We provide the practical frameworks, tech audits, and age-appropriate guardrails families and schools need to protect the first 18 years.
Started by a parent. Backed by the research.
🟢 What GoLowTech offers
Research Library
🛠️Family Tools
👥 Community
🤝The Agreement
JAMA Pediatrics
Cited source
Jonathan Haidt
NYU / Anxious Generation
Common Sense Media
Referenced data
Pew Research Center
Statistics cited
The research is unambiguous
The damage spans every age — birth to 18
Ages 0–7
More likely to show ADHD symptoms with screen exposure
2+ hours of daily cartoons at ages 1–3 was linked to 4.1× the odds of ADHD.
Ages 8-12
Of children use social media
Despite the 13+ platform age minimum.
Ages 12–18
Of high-screen teens report depression symptoms
vs. 9.5% among teens under 4 hours a day.
Ages 13–18
Rise in depression among teen girls
Boys saw a 44% rise over the same decade.
All statistics sourced from peer-reviewed journals and independent research organizations. View full research base →
A different approach
Beyond the smartphone pledge
The old approach
Delay the smartphone
Most advocacy focuses on pushing back the first smartphone — a worthy goal, but narrow. It doesn’t address tablets, streaming, gaming, YouTube, or the broader tech culture at home.
The GoLowTech way
Rethink tech entirely
We ask a bigger question: what role should screens play in the first decade of a child’s life? Our answer is far less than most families currently allow — across all devices, all platforms.
The old approach
Tweens & teens, after habits form
Most movements target the moment of the first phone. By then, children have often had years of passive screen consumption. The habits are already set.
The GoLowTech way
Birth to 18 — every stage matters
GoLowTech covers the full arc of childhood. Whether your child is 2, 9, or 16, there are evidence-based guardrails that apply. The earlier you start, the easier it is — but it’s never too late.
free resource
Free resource for parents.
Get the 0-18 Digital Growth Chart —what the research recommends at every age.
No spam. Occasional research updates. Unsubscribe anytime.
Get in Touch
We want to hear from you
Parents, schools, press, or just curious — drop me a message.
👨👩👧
Parents & Educators
I’m a parent who’s read the research and made the changes at home. If you’re figuring out where to start, reach out. I’ll tell you what actually worked. I’ll also review school tech policies and give you an honest, evidence-based read.
✍️
Media & Press
I write, I know the research, and I tell it straight. If you’re covering childhood, screens, or tech policy, I’m available for comment, quotes, or contributions.
💬
Let's Connect
This movement grows through people, not algorithms. If you’re passionate about protecting childhood, I want to hear from you.
