South Carolina Families Are Choosing Real Life
And This Summer, Yours Can, Too.
This summer, the South Carolina Department of Education and ScreenStrong are joining forces to do something bold: help families across our state step away from the screens and toward the connections and reclaim the moments that make a healthy childhood.
The research is clear. Kids don’t grow into confident, creative, connected people through a screen. They get there through friendships, adventures, family traditions, real conversations, and the kind of unscripted experiences that no app can replicate.
And as America turns 250, there’s never been a better moment to return to what’s always worked: outdoor play, time together, and a childhood defined by living, not scrolling.
“Not long ago, we thought smoking was harmless, too. Today, science is warning us that excessive screen time is negatively changing childhood itself. But families have the power to change course.”
–Ellen Weaver
South Carolina State Superintendent of Education
This summer builds on the work already being done across the state, where:
When these things happen, research shows kids benefit from:
✔ Stronger friendships
✔ Better focus and emotional health
✔ More confidence and independence
✔ Healthier habits for life
✔ More real-world experiences and memories
Today’s kids are spending more time than ever on phones, gaming, and social media. While these technologies aren’t going anywhere, childhood still needs the same things it always has: play, connection, creativity, and real-world experiences.
Small changes can make a big difference, and this partnership gives
South Carolina families the tools they need to start.
Summer is the perfect reset. But the families who see the biggest change are the ones who take what works this summer and build it into something that lasts all year.
The ScreenStrong Home Edition gives families practical, science-backed guidance to help children build healthier relationships with screens and without power struggles
Inside you’ll find:
Perfect for parents who want a calmer, healthier home and a more connected family life.
Every summer feels long until you realize how
few are left before childhood ends.
You can let this be another summer that slips by, or you can make it the summer that changes everything.
The kids who grow into confident, capable, connected adults didn’t get there by accident. They got there because someone gave them real experiences over easy entertainment. Time outside over time online. Conversations over content. That’s what this summer can be for your family.
Ready to reclaim your family from screen struggles?
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Copy this checklist and hang it where you’ll see it every day. Check off each non-tech activity from this checklist as you complete it. No more boring days with nothing to do. Unplug and enjoy your time again.
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