This website reviews the research behind digital device use in education. It explains why we need balanced, purposeful and evidence-based use of screens in schools, and how we can support students to develop healthier screen behaviours.

New York Times Best Seller - A must read - In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. 

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 'If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this one'TELEGRAPH'This book is exactly what the world needs right now . . . Worth your time and certainly worth your focus'OPRAH WINFREY'A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind's ability to pay attention'STEPHEN FRY'A really important book . . . Everyone should read it'PHILIPPA PERRY

Unplugged Rebels NZ are now giving presentations:

- Corporate Lunch & Learn

- School Webinars 

- Community Webinars 

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Please contact us to see how we can work together. 

You can be a rebel and share our posters at your local library, schools or other community spaces. The more exposure we can have the more we can help turn the tied for our tamariki. 

You can be a rebel and share our poster/flyer at your local library, schools or other community spaces. The more exposure we can have the more we can help turn the tied for our tamariki. 

As a public health academic with a decade of dedicated research into screen impacts on youth, I am committed to linking research with action. My mission is to transform insights into practical strategies that empower families, educators, and policymakers alike.

Our Kids Online - The Informed & Empowered Programme was created after spending two years working with schools and parent communities across New Zealand to figure out how to provide comprehensive courses for schools, not only to educate students on how to stay safer online, but to provide full support to teaching staff through accompanying resources, and to enable schools to educate their parent/caregiver communities.

We cater to all schools across New Zealand by facilitating tailored social media addiction workshops, focusing on your school's unique challenges.

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• Tailored to school's challenges

• Building self-awareness & understanding

• Problem-solving & practical solutions

• Mental health & digital well-being​

• Collaborative & community-focused

Helping parents and professionals find a different way through complex behaviours

If you would like to show your support of the Unplugged Rebels NZ, here is a PDF which you are most welcome to use.  

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Please get in touch with us if you would like something more bespoke. We would be stoked to collaborate with you.