Montgomery P.A.U.S.E.

Parents

And Educators

United for

Screen

Education

When in doubt, PAUSE.

Montgomery P.A.U.S.E. evolved from a group of educators and community members concerned about the cumulative effect that screen usage is having on student mental health. Following a parent evening focused on digital wellness and a community book club on Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation, some MTSD educators in partnership with the Montgomery Rocky Hill Municipal Alliance have sought to create a hub for parents and educators on the effects of screen usage in order to provide resources so we can best support the children and adolescents in our community.

COMING SOON! Beyond the Screen: Parenting in the Digital Age - The Conversation Continues...

Wednesday April 22, 2026 at Montgomery Upper Middle School from 6:30 - 8:30pm.

Building on the success from last year’s event, The MTSD Digital Wellness Committee is thrilled to share new information through this upcoming presentation!

Please join us on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:30-8:30 pm at Montgomery Upper Middle School for “Beyond the Screen: Parenting in the Digital Age- The Conversation Continues”.

The impact of screens and technology on our children remains a hot topic. Laws, guidelines, and technology are changing rapidly, and we want you to be able to make informed decisions regarding your child’s phone and technology use. At this special event, we will discuss the cumulative impact of screen time and technology on our children’s social, emotional, and mental well-being and offer a variety of interactive workshops designed to help you navigate the challenging journey of technology and parenting.

District personnel-led workshops will focus on timely topics such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI), benefits of tech-free play, the psychology of gaming, digital citizenship, phones/social media, changing laws, and overall impacts on mental health.

Please register in advance. Childcare will be provided for children ages 5 and up.