The Digital Childhood

About The Digital Childhood

Calm guidance for raising kids in a digital world.

Why this exists

A hard tech moment happened with my daughter, and I didn't have a place to go to help me figure out what to do. I needed the tech context, the words to say, and the connection with other parents to know I wasn't the only one figuring this out.

So I built The Digital Childhood, so that in a constantly changing digital world, we have each other and a real resource to lean on when hard tech moments come up with our kids.

What you'll find

Real conversation scripts for the moments that catch you off guard. Plain-language explainers on the apps, algorithms, and AI tools your child uses. Family pacts, friend-group pacts, and offline activity ideas. An AI assistant trained on the site's own content to help you find the right script for your situation.

The founder

Chelsea Redeker is the founder of The Digital Childhood. She lives outside Washington, D.C., with her husband and two children, and was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal for her work helping families build healthier relationships with technology.

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Connect

Find The Digital Childhood on Instagram or open the app to start using the scripts and tools tonight.