Ridgewood, NJ

Ridgewood, NJ on July 25, 2025

Create independence, not smartphone dependence

We are a group of Ridgewood parents helping our community stay informed and connected around one of today’s biggest parenting challenges—managing kids’ smartphone and social media use in a healthy, age-appropriate way. (Formerly: Ridgewood Parents for Smarter Tech)

Steering Committee:

ALL DISTRICTS: Morgan Tully
WILLARD: Katie Boshart, Darcy Valenti, Caitlin Burns
RIDGE: Christen Caloway
ORCHARD: Alex Hayes + Sarah McCourt
SOMERVILLE: Lizz Cincotta
TRAVELL: Laura Van Zile
HAWES: Kristina Weise, Stephanie Barone
BF: Dershna Patel
GW: Morgan Tully + Kristin Merrick
RHS: Laura Van Zile
SEPAG: Katie Boshart

Chapter Leaders

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Morgan Tully

20 years in Big Tech + Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, the study of human thriving.

Ridgewoodsmartertech@gmail.com

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Meet Us — Our Events

  • October 20, 2026 7:30pm
    OK to Delay Book Club: Dopamine Kids
    Location: Zoom

    Discuss Dopamine Kids with Ridgewood Occupational Therapist Deirdre Azzopardi
    Buy on Amazon or visit the Ridgewood Library, which has secured extra copies : https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Kids-Science-Based-Screens-Ultraprocessed/dp/166804983X

    Details & RSVP
  • September 22, 2026 8:00PM
    Managing Devices for Little Kids (Grades K-2)
    Location: Zoom

    Join us Tuesday September 22, 2026 at 8pm for an informative presentation on managing devices and screentime for younger kids, ages 5-8ish. We’ll cover:

    -Why creating good screentime hygiene now is a gift for kids and parents later
    -Brief overview of the data looking at smartphone and social media platform use (including YouTube)
    -Screentime best practices
    -Suggestions for building independence and play outside of screens

    Please register using the link above to attend and receive Zoom Link
    or email us at Ridgewoodsmartertech@gmail.com

    Details & RSVP