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Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig A Durfey < Date: Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM Subject: Fwd: ScreenShots Special Edition: 2025 Congress Resources and Review To: Craig A Durfey < H.R.5173 - No Social Media at School Act H.R.5173 - No Social Media at School Act LBUSD supports balanced technology use with new resolution The Board of Education adopted a resolution (no. 25-20) to support efforts to optimize student screen time and reduce excessive use of digital devices. The resolution calls for districtwide guidelines, professional development, family partnerships, and annual progress reports to ensure technology use is purposeful, age-appropriate, and balanced with offline learning. LBUSD supports balanced technology use with new resolution This Is Your Child's Brain on Videogames | WSJ This Is Your Child's Brain on Videogames | WSJ Anxious Nation is a feature documentary focusing on the epidemic of anxiety among our youth Anxious Nation is a feature documentary focusing on the epidemic Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media. Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media Screens Have Taken Over Classrooms. Even Students Have Had Enough. Educators question whether the rapid shift toward more technology has benefited learning Screens Have Taken Over Classrooms. Even Students Have Had Enough. - WSJ Show the Screenagers movies in your school or community The impact of this digital age has led to rapid increases in levels of mental health challenges among youth. Through our movies, resources and initiatives, we aim to play our part in restoring the balance. Join our filmmaker, Dr. Delaney, for her weekly parenting blog, Tech Talk Tuesdays, where she shares advice and guidance to help you manage and decrease struggles around smartphones, social media, video games and much more. Show the Screenagers movies in your school or community Utah Social Media Legislations H.B. 372 DIGITAL WELLNESS, CITIZEN Utah Social Media Legislations H.B. 372 DIGITAL WELLNESS, CITIZEN Social Media Resolution HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media Resolution HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse Esp Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse Esp Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kid Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids Screen Strong News Stories series. Be Screen Strong !! Screen Strong News Stories series. Be Screen Strong !! Screen Strong Families Pod Cast Apple Screen Strong Families Pod Cast Apple. Kids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimum To 13, Prohibits Use Of Algorithms To Feed Addictive Content To Teens Under 17. The Kids Off Social Media Act is supported by Public Citizen, National Organization for Women, National Association of Social Workers, National League for Nursing, National Association of School Nurses, KidsToo, Count on Mothers, American Federation of Teachers, American Counseling Association, National Federation of Families, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Parents Television and Media Council, Tyler Clementi Foundation, Parents Who Fight, Conservative Ladies of America, David’s Legacy Foundation, Digital Progress, HAS Coalition, Parents Defending Education Action, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Kids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimum To 13, Pr ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREENTIME/CDC ECT. ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREENTIME/CD Screen Time Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Screen Time Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children an Kids' Brains & Screens: A Screen Strong Student Course To whom it may concern.Kids' Brains & Screens: A Screen Strong S Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 1 (#37) Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 1 (#37) Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 The Battle Against Screen Time with Officer Gomez Melanie welcomes Officer David Gomez, a School Resource Officer (SRO) and sworn Deputy of the Boise County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Gomez is the SRO for Idaho City High School, Middle School, and Elementary School. He also has an active and highly informative Facebook Page that he uses to educate parents on the dangers of Social Media and the internet. The Battle Against Screen Time with Officer Gomez The Wired Child with Dr. Richard Freed author of our book of the Dr. Richard Freed, author of our book of the month, Wired Child, is a practicing Clinical Psychologist and supervisor studying the effects of technology on children. He is on the advisory board of ScreenStrong as well as a contributor to many publications. The Wired Child with Dr. Richard Freed author of our book of the Every organization has a founding story, and ScreenStrong is no different. Today we will hear Melanie give a detailed account of her family's struggle with video game addiction—in the form of her oldest son, Adam. To hear Adam give a first-hand account of his story, check out Video Game Addiction: Screen Strong's Founding Story Today, Melanie is joined by Glow Kids author Nicholas Kardaras to discuss his experience with treating video game addiction & social media dependency, as well as discussing childhood brain development. Check out Dr. Kardaras's NEW book 'Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis—and How to Restore Our Sanity.' Welcome 'Glow Kids' Author Dr. Nicholas Kardaras! Video Game Addiction & Treatment with Dr. Brett Kennedy Video Game Addiction & Treatment with Dr. Brett Kennedy Today's discussion is the second part of our book of the month, Assassination Generation: Video Games, Aggression, and the Psychology of Killing, written by Lt. Col. David Grossman. Melanie and Lt. Col. Grossman discuss what he views as the “single greatest threat to our civilization”—our children’s exposure to violent visual imagery perpetuated by the Media industry at large. Lt. Col Grossman points out the Media’s double message in their acknowledgment of their influence on society while rejecting any responsibility in the content of what they are streaming to our society. This interview is packed with information on the key factors that have influenced the dramatic rise in teen suicide to how violent media content is processed by our kids’ brains. Melanie also dives into the process of the ScreenStrong Challenge and identifies it as a starting point for families to begin detoxing from toxic screen use. Lastly, Lt. Col. Grossman offers essential encouragement to families who are struggling to find hope in bringing back childhood to their children Why Media Violence Is More Harmful Than You Think with Lt. Col. D Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time Kindle Edition by Victoria L. Dunckley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 715 ratings See all formats and editions Increasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders but don’t respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four-week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS). Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices — such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets — can easily overstimulate a child’s nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she’s discovered that a strict, extended electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child’s diagnosis. It also reduces the need for medication and renders other treatments more effective. Offered now in this book, this simple intervention can produce a life-changing shift in brain function and help your child get back on track — all without cost or medication. While no one in today’s connected world can completely shun electronic stimuli, Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child’s difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Children and Screens <screenshots@childrenandscreens.org> Date: Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM Subject: ScreenShots Special Edition: 2025 Congress Resources and Review To: < Re fle ctions on the 2025 ​ ​Digital Media and Developing Minds​ ​International Scientific Congress​ In July, I had the honor of leading our flagship Congress, where more than 300 experts c ame together for four days of groundbreaking researc h, collaboration, and dialogue. W e recognized bipartisan champions of children’s digital well-being, highlighted innovative tools, and tac kled urgent questions about children’s lives in a rapidly changing digital world. Re ad More On-Demand Now: Congress Sessions Miss a panel or want to rewatc h a favorite? Dive into c onversations with 65+ experts on how digital media is shaping kids' health, learning, and well-being. Stream sessions on your schedule and share with y our c olleagues. Watch the Sessions Explore New Resear ch The 2025 Congress featured hundreds of novel research presentations. The Abstract Booklet and digital poster r epository feature new studies, fresh insights, and innovative approaches from experts across disciplines. Re ad More This report distills insights from 19 breakout sessions at the 2025 Congress—mapping what to study next, how to study it, and how to put findings to work. REMINDER: Seed Grant LOI due October 3, 2025 (5:00pm ET) Two weeks left to submit for Children and Sc reens’ Interdisciplinary Researc h Grants Program – Congress Grant (up to $150,000). Propose novel, interdisciplinary research on digital media and child development inspired by the 2025 Congress. Download the full call for proposals. Le arn More Policy was front and center at this y ear’s Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress with lively debates, fireside chats and recognition of U.S. Senators leading on children’s digital well-being. From the FTC’s approach to regulation to sc hool smartphone policies and landmark litigation, the Congress highlighted how researc h can – and must – inform action. Re ad More Get a sense of the people, the questions, and the momentum that powered the four day s of sessions, posters, breakouts, and hallway conversations at the 2025 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress. W atch the Video Inspired by the Congress? Help us keep the momentum going. Your gift ensures that groundbreaking sc ience doesn’t stay in the lab–it reaches families, educ ators, and decision-makers who need it most. By donating today, you’ll fuel future convenings, free educational resourc es, and c ollaborative research that drives real-word change. Every contribution strengthens our nonpartisan mission to safeguard children’s health and well- being in the digital age. Together, we c an turn knowledge into ac tion and build a healthier digital future for kids everywhere. Donate Now   ​Email: info@childrenandscreens.org   Sh are T h is E mail Sh are T h is E mail   C h ild re n a n d Scre e n s : In s titu te o f Dig ita l Me d ia a n d C hild De ve lo p me n t | 2 7 6 5 th Ave n u e Su ite 7 0 4 , Bo x #900 | Ne w Yo rk, NY 10001 U S U n s u b s crib e | U p d a te P ro file | C o n s ta n t C o n ta ct Da ta N o tice Date:9/20/2025 10:19:37 AM From:"Craig A Durfey" To: " Subject:[EXTERNAL] Fwd: ScreenShots Special Edition: 2025 Congress Resources and Re vie w Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachme nts unle ss you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig A Durfey < Date: Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 8:55 AM Subject: Fwd: ScreenShots Special Edition: 2025 Congress Resources and Review To: Craig A Durfey < H.R.5173 - No Social Media at School Act H.R.5173 - No Social Media at School Act LBUSD supports balanced technology use with new resolution The Board of Education adopted a resolution (no. 25-20) to support efforts to optimize student screen time and reduce excessive use of digital devices. The resolution calls for districtwide guidelines, professional development, family partnerships, and annual progress reports to ensure technology use is purposeful, age-appropriate, and balanced with offline learning. LBUSD supports balanced technology use with new resolution This Is Your Child's Brain on Videogames | WSJ This Is Your Child's Brain on Videogames | WSJ Anxious Nation is a feature documentary focusing on the epidemic of anxiety among our youth Anxious Nation is a feature documentary focusing on the epidemic Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media. Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media Screens Have Taken Over Classrooms. Even Students Have Had Enough. Educators question whether the rapid shift toward more technology has benefited learning Screens Have Taken Over Classrooms. Even Students Have Had Enough. - WSJ Show the Screenagers movies in your school or community The impact of this digital age has led to rapid increases in levels of mental health challenges among youth. Through our movies, resources and initiatives, we aim to play our part in restoring the balance. Join our filmmaker, Dr. Delaney, for her weekly parenting blog, Tech Talk Tuesdays, where she shares advice and guidance to help you manage and decrease struggles around smartphones, social media, video games and much more. Show the Screenagers movies in your school or community Utah Social Media Legislations H.B. 372 DIGITAL WELLNESS, CITIZEN Utah Social Media Legislations H.B. 372 DIGITAL WELLNESS, CITIZEN Social Media Resolution HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA Social Media Resolution HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse Esp Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse Esp Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kid Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids Screen Strong News Stories series. Be Screen Strong !! Screen Strong News Stories series. Be Screen Strong !! Screen Strong Families Pod Cast Apple Screen Strong Families Pod Cast Apple. Kids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimum To 13, Prohibits Use Of Algorithms To Feed Addictive Content To Teens Under 17. The Kids Off Social Media Act is supported by Public Citizen, National Organization for Women, National Association of Social Workers, National League for Nursing, National Association of School Nurses, KidsToo, Count on Mothers, American Federation of Teachers, American Counseling Association, National Federation of Families, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Parents Television and Media Council, Tyler Clementi Foundation, Parents Who Fight, Conservative Ladies of America, David’s Legacy Foundation, Digital Progress, HAS Coalition, Parents Defending Education Action, Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee, and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Kids Off Social Media Act Sets Social Media Age Minimum To 13, Pr ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREENTIME/CDC ECT. ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREENTIME/CD Screen Time Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review. Screen Time Activities and Aggressive Behaviors Among Children an Kids' Brains & Screens: A Screen Strong Student Course To whom it may concern.Kids' Brains & Screens: A Screen Strong S Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 1 (#37) Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 1 (#37) Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 Reset Your Child's Brain with Dr. Victoria Dunckley, Part 2 The Battle Against Screen Time with Officer Gomez Melanie welcomes Officer David Gomez, a School Resource Officer (SRO) and sworn Deputy of the Boise County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Gomez is the SRO for Idaho City High School, Middle School, and Elementary School. He also has an active and highly informative Facebook Page that he uses to educate parents on the dangers of Social Media and the internet. The Battle Against Screen Time with Officer Gomez The Wired Child with Dr. Richard Freed author of our book of the Dr. Richard Freed, author of our book of the month, Wired Child, is a practicing Clinical Psychologist and supervisor studying the effects of technology on children. He is on the advisory board of ScreenStrong as well as a contributor to many publications. The Wired Child with Dr. Richard Freed author of our book of the Every organization has a founding story, and ScreenStrong is no different. Today we will hear Melanie give a detailed account of her family's struggle with video game addiction—in the form of her oldest son, Adam. To hear Adam give a first-hand account of his story, check out Video Game Addiction: Screen Strong's Founding Story Today, Melanie is joined by Glow Kids author Nicholas Kardaras to discuss his experience with treating video game addiction & social media dependency, as well as discussing childhood brain development. Check out Dr. Kardaras's NEW book 'Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis—and How to Restore Our Sanity.' Welcome 'Glow Kids' Author Dr. Nicholas Kardaras! Video Game Addiction & Treatment with Dr. Brett Kennedy Video Game Addiction & Treatment with Dr. Brett Kennedy Today's discussion is the second part of our book of the month, Assassination Generation: Video Games, Aggression, and the Psychology of Killing, written by Lt. Col. David Grossman. Melanie and Lt. Col. Grossman discuss what he views as the “single greatest threat to our civilization”—our children’s exposure to violent visual imagery perpetuated by the Media industry at large. Lt. Col Grossman points out the Media’s double message in their acknowledgment of their influence on society while rejecting any responsibility in the content of what they are streaming to our society. This interview is packed with information on the key factors that have influenced the dramatic rise in teen suicide to how violent media content is processed by our kids’ brains. Melanie also dives into the process of the ScreenStrong Challenge and identifies it as a starting point for families to begin detoxing from toxic screen use. Lastly, Lt. Col. Grossman offers essential encouragement to families who are struggling to find hope in bringing back childhood to their children Why Media Violence Is More Harmful Than You Think with Lt. Col. D Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time Kindle Edition by Victoria L. Dunckley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 715 ratings See all formats and editions Increasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders but don’t respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four-week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS). Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices — such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets — can easily overstimulate a child’s nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she’s discovered that a strict, extended electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child’s diagnosis. It also reduces the need for medication and renders other treatments more effective. Offered now in this book, this simple intervention can produce a life-changing shift in brain function and help your child get back on track — all without cost or medication. While no one in today’s connected world can completely shun electronic stimuli, Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child’s difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Children and Screens <screenshots@childrenandscreens.org> Date: Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM Subject: ScreenShots Special Edition: 2025 Congress Resources and Review To: < Re fle ctions on the 2025 ​ ​Digital Media and Developing Minds​ ​International Scientific Congress​ In July, I had the honor of leading our flagship Congress, where more than 300 experts c ame together for four days of groundbreaking researc h, collaboration, and dialogue. W e recognized bipartisan champions of children’s digital well-being, highlighted innovative tools, and tac kled urgent questions about children’s lives in a rapidly changing digital world. Re ad More On-Demand Now: Congress Sessions Miss a panel or want to rewatc h a favorite? Dive into c onversations with 65+ experts on how digital media is shaping kids' health, learning, and well-being. Stream sessions on your schedule and share with y our c olleagues. Watch the Sessions Explore New Resear ch The 2025 Congress featured hundreds of novel research presentations. The Abstract Booklet and digital poster r epository feature new studies, fresh insights, and innovative approaches from experts across disciplines. Re ad More This report distills insights from 19 breakout sessions at the 2025 Congress—mapping what to study next, how to study it, and how to put findings to work. REMINDER: Seed Grant LOI due October 3, 2025 (5:00pm ET) Two weeks left to submit for Children and Sc reens’ Interdisciplinary Researc h Grants Program – Congress Grant (up to $150,000). Propose novel, interdisciplinary research on digital media and child development inspired by the 2025 Congress. Download the full call for proposals. Le arn More Policy was front and center at this y ear’s Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress with lively debates, fireside chats and recognition of U.S. Senators leading on children’s digital well-being. From the FTC’s approach to regulation to sc hool smartphone policies and landmark litigation, the Congress highlighted how researc h can – and must – inform action. Re ad More Get a sense of the people, the questions, and the momentum that powered the four day s of sessions, posters, breakouts, and hallway conversations at the 2025 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress. W atch the Video Inspired by the Congress? Help us keep the momentum going. Your gift ensures that groundbreaking sc ience doesn’t stay in the lab–it reaches families, educ ators, and decision-makers who need it most. By donating today, you’ll fuel future convenings, free educational resourc es, and c ollaborative research that drives real-word change. Every contribution strengthens our nonpartisan mission to safeguard children’s health and well- being in the digital age. Together, we c an turn knowledge into ac tion and build a healthier digital future for kids everywhere. Donate Now   ​Email: info@childrenandscreens.org   Sh are T h is E mail Sh are T h is E mail   C h ild re n a n d Scre e n s : In s titu te o f Dig ita l Me d ia a n d C hild De ve lo p me n t | 2 7 6 5 th Ave n u e Su ite 7 0 4 , Bo x #900 | Ne w Yo rk, NY 10001 U S U n s u b s crib e | U p d a te P ro file | C o n s ta n t C o n ta ct Da ta N o tice