How are you feeling, Parents?
We know parents feel increasingly alone or powerless when raising kids in the digital age.
Here are four things we think can help.
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Meet Up: Start a POE Group
POE (Parents of Everyschool) groups are school-based parent support groups that help parents crowdsource solutions to common home-based tech problems. Anyone can start one, and the process is easy.
Why are POE groups important? They bring awareness and better digital practices to your school community from the inside out.
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Educate Yourself with Simon's List
A must-read and must-see list of all of our favorite digital wellness resources right now; whether you’re an educator, parent, or student, this is a great place to get started living a happier, healthier life.
Why is this important? When you’re educated about digital wellness, you’re also empowered to embrace better digital habits.
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Follow the Cause
We create and catalogue digital wellness articles through our blog, where you’ll find helpful resources and thoughtful commentary. We also share news via Instagram and our newsletter.
Why keep up with digital wellness culture? It affects every person every day, and most definitely every school community.
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Talk to an Educator
Want to know more about how your school or District uses tech in the classroom? We recommend meeting with a Principal, Superintendent, or teacher to ask questions or share our educator resources, such as The EdTech Triangle.
Why is this important? Teachers and parents must collaborate to create tech-healthy school communities.
Parents, want support raising a family in the digital age?
Start a POE Group.
“POE” stands for “Parents of Everyschool.”
POE Groups help parents crowdsource solutions to common home-based tech challenges such as how to address online bullying or when to allow cell phones.
Let's start talking about digital wellness
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Start a POE Group: Three Easy Steps
Step One: Register Your Group
Fill out this simple form, and you’re all set. Registered groups receive monthly emails and free resources about how to structure and run meetings.
Step Two: Onboard Yourself
Read, “How to Start a POE Group,” a simple PDF that includes all the information you need to start and maintain your group.
Join our POE Facebook group to see what groups around the globe are doing and discussing.
Step Three: Complete a Survey
We ask that all registered groups complete this Year’s-End Survey every May, to be taken by one or more members.