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Making analog cool again

Offline Childhood helps parents find alternatives to digital oversaturation. We curate products, services, and expertise that support responsible or reduced technology use.  Our goal is to inform and empower parents to help their children navigate an ever-changing tech landscape.

What’s your digital situation?

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Canopy online safety app
Canopy online safety app

Canopy is an app that allows parents to set controls and filter content across their devices – setting screentime limits, blocking apps, and flagging harmful content.

Dayo screen use tracker
Dayo screen use tracker

Earn discounts for major brands by scrolling less. You choose the apps, Dayo monitors usage, and if you’re under the limit, you earn money that can be cashed in for select branded products.

Noble Mobile
Noble Mobile

Andrew Yang’s newly launched phone plan, incentivizing LESS phone use by providing cash back and other perks.

Sites for finding activities and classes
Sites for finding activities and classes

Sawyer, Activity Hero, and KidPass are platforms where you can find and book classes and activities for your kids, and where providers can list classes.

OutSchool learning portal
OutSchool learning portal

Outschool offers a wide range of classes and online themed meetups for kids of all ages, taught by real teachers. (Online only, for now.)

Huckleberry toys to encourage outdoor play
Huckleberry toys to encourage outdoor play

Kikkerland has launched a new line of toys that endeavor to encourage outdoor play.

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Generation AI: discussion with author
Generation AI: discussion with author

The author of “Generation AI” discusses his book at a recent event.

Video essay critiquing AI companionship
Video essay critiquing AI companionship

Ryan Hodes’ video essay critiquing the roots and rise of AI companionship (products, services imagined and real futures).

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