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Resilience doesn’t happen by accident. It takes intention, education, and support. That’s why we created the TEAM framework — a holistic strategy to help all users thrive in a digital driven world.
TEAM APPROACH?
A practical, "user-friendly", multi-pronged approach focuses on four essential principles for navigating today’s technology-driven world,
Equip today's generation with necessary skills while encouraging manageable, meaningful involvement from those around us to support a healthy and positive experience.
Tech Readiness
Before "logging on", we need more than just a device — we need the right mindset. “Tech ready” means ensuring we're emotionally grounded, socially aware, and mentally prepared to handle the pressures and realities of online life. Digital readiness is assesed based on developmental maturity, not just age. It’s about knowing how to handle what we see and feel once we do.
Education
When we understand how digital platforms work, we gain more control over how we interact with them. Our educational tools explain the mechanics behind the devices - including algorithms, privacy risks, and persuasive tech design. Education gives us the ability to make informed, empowered choices, instead of being unconsciously shaped by what we consume.
Active Support
Open conversations, clear boundaries, and consistent check-ins. We guide families in creating family media plans, setting age-appropriate expectations, and modeling the habits we hope to see. Support also means flexibility: adjusting rules as kids grow, and keeping tech use a shared family value, not just a solo experience.
Mindful Use
We often reach for screens automatically. Mindful use helps us use tech with intention. That includes setting time to log off, regularly checking in with how we feel during and after online time, and clarifying why we're logging on in the first place. Is it to connect? Learn? Unwind? Mindful use transforms tech from a default distraction into a purposeful tool — one that supports well-being instead of eroding it.
Use TEAM to thrive in the Digital World
And apply TEAM to all stages of Tech. From TV to Social Media & Generative AI.