Turning Life On

By Keeping Tech in Check

Turning Life On is a grass-roots movement that strives to transform societal norms surrounding smart devices, social media and technology usage by supporting, empowering and uniting parents, local ambassadors, school leaders, and leading professionals across Massachusetts and beyond. 

We recognize that all communities are unique, and that a coalition is more effective than a single voice. This is why the Turning Life On team collaborates with local ambassadors to develop tailored plans that address specific needs and goals, helping mobilize and empower local communities to sustain a grassroots movement and drive meaningful change where it matters most - in their homes, schools and communities. We host regular meetings to connect ambassadors, allowing them to share best practices, build relationships, and offer mutual support. We also encourage cross-promotion and collaboration of events. 

Turning Life On also focuses on building strong relationships and partnerships so we can connect local ambassadors with top leading professionals across multiple fields. These connections support and fuel local speaking events and regular community meetings. Working with these professionals, Turning Life On creates and distributes helpful information that can be used at events or shared with communities. This is how ambassadors significantly raise awareness and provide valuable support to their communities. 

Turning Life On continually works to expand its base of annual philanthropic support and award grants to communities, enabling them to fund initiatives such as movie screenings, speaker events, and technology awareness projects. 


Unite.

We unite community members:

  • Ambassadors - ambassadors lead change in their communities. We are here to help you every step of the way.  

  • Parents - parents can join local movements and/or receive information and attend TLO events .

  • Professionals - we partner will all sorts of professionals - from those that work with kids to those that want to support with the movement with information or funds.

 

250+

Communities Represented

Communities in Massachusetts and beyond are represented by parents, educators or professionals that have joined the movement to embrace digital wellness by keeping tech in check.

 

5,000+

parents and supporters

Parents and supporters, including educators and professionals, in our local communities have joined the movement to embrace digital wellness by keeping tech in check.

 
 

45+

partners

Top professionals in medicine, mental health, education and research support our mission to inform stakeholders with the best information available regarding the impacts of technology use and digital wellness.

 
 

Inspire.

We inspire communities:

  • by planning and promoting technology-relevant local and virtual events.

  • creating original screen time events for communities and schools.

  • with access to extensive resources on our website.

  • through closed Facebook, Google and other online chat groups for parents within our communities.

  • through our active Twitter, Instagram and Facebook feeds to share the latest research and news.

  • through a private group for our community champions to share ideas.

  • through book recommendations.

  • with research and suggestions from our partners.

 

Resources

We strive to curate the very best, research-based information about technology use in an easy-to-access database. Keep reading…

events

From parent roundtables to speaking engagements, we execute and promote events that bring communities together to learn more about digital wellness. Learn more…

partners

Our partners represent professionals in the fields of healthcare, technology and education and they are committed digital wellness. See who’s who…

blog

Based on our continued research and conversations with parents and professionals, our blog offers real strategies and suggestions for managing technology. Keep reading…

 
 

Empower.

“Knowledge is of no value, unless you put it into practice.”

Anton Chekhov

We empower communities:

Get Involved.

Our communities bring together local parents, educators, and professionals. Through these communities, we will transform societal norms surrounding smart devices, social media and technology usage. 

 

join a community

Our communities bring parents, educators and professionals together in a supportive and respectful environment.

Join Our Team

Are you a professional in the field looking to partner with us? Or are you a motivated parent interested in becoming more involved?

Make a Donation

Your support helps us do more in more communities. Thank you!