be here is a community campaign that inspires people to put down screens, build healthy habits, and connect with one another.
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The Be Here campaign is sparking conversations around dinner tables, in classrooms, in workplaces and in community spaces. We are building a healthier more connected community by curating trusted resources, websites, and activities to help us all unplug-connect-thrive!
Resources for Parents
Conversation starters: The Smartphone Decision
Healthy Phone Habits for Sleep
Family Media Agreement: a simple tool to guide the conversation. Common Sense Media has more extensive Family Tech Planners.
25 Ways to Unplug Connect Thrive
Get more info and tools
Let Grow! is a movement that helps kids build confidence through independent play and real life experiences.
Smartphone Free Childhood a national parent group dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to join the movement.
Common Sense Media a non-profit that provides trusted independent guidance on media, tech, and kids.
Healthy Screen Habits is an organization dedicated to awareness, tools and action. Information for the whole family.
Screenagers film series and resources help understand the impact of the digital age and help restore a balance with tech.
Upcoming Events
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Calendar of Events
Mental Health Coalition of Greater La Crosse 