What you receive for $17
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Our new Polestar Parenting Family Tech Agreement
This new agreement goes beyond rules and limits and is designed to help you give your child the education they need to eventually navigate the digital world on their own. -
45-minute Parent Training Video
A practical guide that walks you through our Family Tech Agreement and supports you in customizing it with your child, while giving them the context they need to understand why it matters. -
Clear language on how to start and sustain this conversation with your child to minimize conflict.
Together, they give you everything you need to approach technology intentionally—before the digital world starts shaping your child in ways you never agreed to.
Are you thinking about giving your child a phone, tablet, or gaming system?
Are you bracing for another summer break filled with screen time battles?
Perhaps you're asking yourself:
How do I keep this from becoming a battleground?
How will I stay involved with what my child is seeing and doing online?
How do I help them hold onto the values we’ve taught them when the digital world teaches something completely different?
These questions matter.
After years of working with kids in therapy and in small classes, we’ve seen how the digital world can mold a child’s inner world, often without parents realizing it.
We’ve watched how it can undermine self-worth, diminish their capacity for attention, reward impulsivity, and silently pull children away from the values their families are trying to nurture.
That's why we created this Parent Kit.
Originally developed exclusively for our Polestar Parenting members, we’re making it available more widely for a limited time.
In the same way you would never give your child a car without preparation and guidance.
This Parent Kit gives the information you need to prepare and guide your child, so that they can eventually navigate the digital world on their own.
What you'll learn
You'll walk away with:
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A comprehensive, customizable agreement that covers the real situations your child will face online.
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Step-by-step instructions for walking through the agreement with your child and tailoring it to your family's values.
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Clear language, talk-points, and stories that help children understand how technology affects their brain, emotions, and daily choices.
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Developmentally grounded guidance for a slow, intentional rollout that protects your child as they learn to use technology wisely.
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A simple framework for educating your child about the digital world, helping them develop awareness, self-control, and the ability to manage technology in a way that reflects your family's values.
This is not about controlling kids. It's about supporting their growth, protecting their developing brain, and giving them the education they need to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
Our Polestar Parenting Family Tech Agreement goes beyond rules and limits.
Most tech agreements fall short because they don’t explain why any of this matters, leaving kids frustrated and parents stuck in arguments.
Ours takes a different approach. It walks families through how technology shapes the developing brain, how time online can erode core values, and why thoughtful habits matter.
When kids understand what’s at stake, they’re far more willing to work with you. This agreement gives families a clear framework for talking about values and clarifying what matters most.
Our goal is simple: to help children grow into grounded, self-aware young people who can use technology wisely rather than be shaped by it.
Who this is for
This kit is for parents of pre-teens and teens and is a good fit if you:
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Are considering giving your child a device
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Want fewer conflicts over screens and clearer expectations
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Want to protect the values your family is working hard to build
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Want guidance based on child development and neuroscience
If your child already has a device, you may be wondering if this is for you.
Yes! This workshop and Family Tech Agreement offer a reset: a chance to come together as a family, engage in meaningful dialogue, and establish clear boundaries that reflect your values.
Meet Your Hosts
Sharon Maxwell, Ph.D &
Chelsea Maxwell, Ed.M.
A mother-daughter team with an intergenerational perspective and over a decade of experience working with parents, educators, and teens.
Sharon is a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker whose work with adolescents has been featured by NPR, Time Magazine, and USA Today. Chelsea is a Harvard-trained educator and curriculum designer specializing in digital culture, healthy relationships, and identity formation.
Together, they bring clarity and compassion to the challenge of raising healthy, grounded children in a rapidly changing world.
What Families and Educators Are Saying About Our Courses...
"We are so grateful that you were able to share your expertise and essential tips with us. I especially appreciated your ability to speak to the real challenges facing children and families. I was struck by how hungry parents were for your expertise and how best to navigate our relationships with our children."
Parent from Massachusetts
"Thank you so much for your talk on raising children in this media-driven age. There was an enormous amount of excellent information that I feel can help guide me as a parent into making informed decisions when it comes to technology and my kids."
Parent from New York
"I sincerely want to thank you both for the time and ideas that you shared with our school community and teaching staff. Your presentations were concise and relatable, full of valuable information. I applaud the visionary work that you are doing to help both adults and children alike. Truly Transformative!"
Teacher from Wisconsin
Equip your child with the boundaries and guidance they need to thrive in the digital world.
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