Port Stephens Unplugged in the media. Coverage of the movement, our events and the families behind it.
Unplugged: How parents and caretakers can protect kids from technology overload
Coverage of our community launch at St Philip’s Christian College on 24 August. Founding member Kate Preston explains that the movement exists because no single parent, school or part of the community is to blame for children’s screen overuse. Strive Hive psychologist Emma Stilinovic presents the research on social media and algorithms, and board member Dale Hourihan outlines the tailored, community-based approach ahead — including technology-free family days and digital detox bootcamps.
Read the full article ’How a new Port Stephens movement is seeking to protect children from harmful technology exposure
News Of The Area speaks with founding directors Barbara Everson and Kate Preston about why they started Port Stephens Unplugged, and how the movement helps parents set shared limits around smartphones rather than facing those decisions alone. The article also previews the community launch at St Philips Christian College.
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