Resources for Lexington families
Press coverage, books, and videos — everything guiding our work, in one place.
In the press
Coverage of Lex Kids Be Kids from local media.
Steering Committee on Lex Local
Wendi Hoffer and Michael Bruce, two of our Steering Committee members, talk about what Lex Kids Be Kids is and why it started.
"Meet 'Lex Kids Be Kids': Parents advocating for phone-free childhoods"
A look at how a few parent emails in spring 2024 grew into a 170+ member community working on both culture and policy change.
Join in
Wait Until 8th
The national pledge and organizing framework behind our smartphone-delay work.
CommunityLKbK Facebook Group
Where Lexington parents trade notes, ask questions, and plan meetups.
Books guiding our work
The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt — the book that first brought many of our members together.
Book10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World
Jean Twenge — practical, research-backed guidance for families.
BookThe Digital Delusion
Jared Cooney Horvath — a neuroscientist's case for why classroom technology often undermines learning, and what to do about it.
Book · for kidsThe Amazing Generation
Jonathan Haidt & Catherine Price — the companion guide written directly for tweens.
Videos worth your time
Should Big Tech Be Held Responsible for Screen Time?
Gaia Bernstein on why the tech industry's design choices — not parenting failures — are the real problem.
TalkKids, Smartphones and Social Media: The Risks and the Solutions
Catherine Price, author of "How to Break Up With Your Phone," on risks and practical solutions for families.