Community Talks
A new way to join the Tech-Intentional™ movement
Let’s be honest – we could all use help around screentime!
Some communities have limited budgets, making Emily’s full-service options feel out of reach. But we have a solution for every community, whether you’re parents, a school, educators, mental health professionals, early childhood teachers, or a non-profit group.
Contact Emily to learn how to access her high-quality, life-changing strategies and tactics for parents and groups seeking to embrace a Tech-Intentional™ approach to screentime.
Community Talks
A new way to join the Tech-Intentional™ movement
Let’s be honest – we could all use help around screentime!
Some communities have limited budgets, making Emily’s full-service options feel out of reach. But we have a solution for every community, whether you’re parents, a school, educators, mental health professionals, early childhood teachers, or a non-profit group.
Contact Emily to learn how to access her high-quality, life-changing strategies and tactics for parents and groups seeking to embrace a Tech-Intentional™ approach to screentime.
Community Talks
A new way to join the Tech-Intentional™ movement
Let’s be honest – we could all use help around screentime!
Some communities have limited budgets, making Emily’s full-service options feel out of reach. But we have a solution for every community, whether you’re parents, a school, educators, mental health professionals, early childhood teachers, or a non-profit group.
Contact Emily to learn how to access her high-quality, life-changing strategies and tactics for parents and groups seeking to embrace a Tech-Intentional™ approach to screentime.
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
What stood out most was Emily’s focus on prevention, especially for parents of younger children. Her advice on building healthy habits early and setting clear boundaries around technology offered parents both clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for her expertise and highly recommend her to any school or organization looking to support families in addressing these critical issues.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Emily Cherkin gave a talk to our High School and Middle School on 10/28/24. Her insight and advice on how to be more tech intentional with our children was so helpful. I know that everyone went away from the talk with helpful tips to work with our kids in this tech crazy world. Thank you Emily for your helping our caregivers out!!
Kristen Swift
Programs EVP, South Pasadena High School
As a former teacher, Emily applies her knowledge of child development with current research to guide parents as they create their screentime values and boundaries. She understands the complicated role parents play and has great ideas on how to build connections with your child while having tricky conversations about technology.
Carl T.
Elementary Teacher
Emily's passion and energy has inspired my parenting class to reflect on their own screentime use and make changes that are in alignment with their values.
Patti S.
Mother
Emily's wisdom and passion empowers parents to look at the values without judgement and make screentime decisions that are in alignment with who they want their kids to become.
Chris R.
Father
You gave me hope when I had lost a lot of it lately. Your expertise and the way you were able to break down the knowledge you have and keep a crowd engaged was admirable and priceless. I truly enjoyed myself.
Who would have thought I would laugh so much at a parent education presentation?!
Kim O.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"I had no idea just how much I would get out of this one little speech. Not only did Emily give me tools that I was able to implement right away, but also, I left feeling like I have also been doing a lot of things "right". That gave me a newfound feeling of confidence around this ever-changing issue; during these challenging times, that is priceless to me."
Beth G.
Mother
“Emily did a superb job of sharing her expertise and insights with us… Emily’s warmth, skills, and depth of knowledge at navigating these complex issues helped equip parents and families for better work-school-life balance.“
Marc Nilsen
HR Director, Seattle Housing Authority
"After Emily’s talk, I did not feel overwhelmed – I felt optimistic and energized. Thank you so much for presenting information and tips in a way that left me ready to take action!”
Anthony M.
Father of Four
“Emily was the perfect consultant to help us through this difficult time. … No families felt judged by their choices; instead they felt heard and reaffirmed that we can get through our children’s distance learning together. Thank you for inspiring us!”
Haruka Mori
Director of Lower School, Far Brook School, New Jersey
“Emily has supported working parents in our client organizations beautifully through her vibrant, attuned facilitation and rich, meaningful learning content. … Emily offers digestible, actionable takeaways that help parents connect with their inner wisdom and navigate the intersections of work and family life.”
Carin Taylor
Training Program Manager, Wellspring Employee Assistance
“Emily’s presentation wasn’t just super informative but chock-filled with information and data from our schools. You could tell she was super passionate and personable about the topic of screen time in schools, and this truly showed throughout the process. Outstanding all around!!!”
Colin Anton Samuel
Chief Technology Officer The Brearley School, New York City
“I thoroughly enjoyed Emily’s workshop and found it to be tremendously helpful. It’s been easier to stick to limits knowing I’m not the only parent doing it. I am grateful for the work Emily does!”
Dr. Maggie V., MFT, PhD
Therapist
Well-researched, delivered with "intention," and tailored to each audience after surveying both groups, Emily exceeded expectations. Her thoughts about the next steps to take were accessible, balanced, and appropriate as we navigate this digital age together...
Paul Lindenmaier
Head of School, Buckingham Friends School
What You Get
What You Get
Virtual Community Talks
60-minute virtual talk
Pre-packaged promotional materials to get your community engaged
Learn about how screentime can impact child development and behavior, and what parents can do to address it
Identify strategies to navigate post-screentime meltdowns and tantrums
Work with families to establish values and relationships, before controls and monitoring
Focus on relationships and clear communication through a preventative approach to protecting children’s mental health later
Feel supported and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change
Virtual Community Talks
60-minute virtual talk
Pre-packaged promotional materials to get your community engaged
Learn about how screentime can impact child development and behavior, and what parents can do to address it
Identify strategies to navigate post-screentime meltdowns and tantrums
Work with families to establish values and relationships, before controls and monitoring
Focus on relationships and clear communication through a preventative approach to protecting children’s mental health later
Feel supported and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change
Virtual Community Talks
60-minute virtual talk
Pre-packaged promotional materials to get your community engaged
Learn about how screentime can impact child development and behavior, and what parents can do to address it
Identify strategies to navigate post-screentime meltdowns and tantrums
Work with families to establish values and relationships, before controls and monitoring
Focus on relationships and clear communication through a preventative approach to protecting children’s mental health later
Feel supported and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change
Investment: Sliding Scale With Budget Options
Investment: Sliding Scale With Budget Options
Why work with Emily?
Emily's mission is to empower parents to better understand and balance family screentime by building a Tech-Intentional™ movement.
Relationships
Before we can change anything else, we have to start with relationships. Relationships before screens, always.
Research
There is a lot of tech-funded "research" about the benefits of technology. My recommendations are rooted in the science of childhood development from independent researchers.
Balance
It’s not practical to ban technology. It is critical to find a sustainable balance that keeps our children safe and reinforces our core values.
Courage
I believe deeply in what I teach. It's why I am not afraid to speak up and fight for what is best for children, not companies.
Why work with Emily?
Emily's mission is to empower parents to better understand and balance family screentime by building a Tech-Intentional™ movement.
Relationships
Before we can change anything else, we have to start with relationships. Relationships before screens, always.
Research
There is a lot of tech-funded "research" about the benefits of technology.
My recommendations are rooted in the science of childhood development from independent researchers.
Balance
It’s not practical to ban technology. It is critical to find a sustainable balance that keeps our children safe and reinforces our core values.
Courage
I believe deeply in what I teach. It's why I am not afraid to speak up and fight for what is best for children, not companies.
Why work with Emily?
Emily's mission is to empower parents to better understand and balance family screentime by building a Tech-Intentional™ movement.
Relationships
Before we can change anything else, we have to start with relationships. Relationships before screens, always.
Research
There is a lot of tech-funded "research" about the benefits of technology. My recommendations are rooted in the science of childhood development from independent researchers.
Balance
It’s not practical to ban technology. It is critical to find a sustainable balance that keeps our children safe and reinforces our core values.
Courage
I believe deeply in what I teach. It's why I am not afraid to speak up and fight for what is best for children, not companies.
FAQs About
Community Talks
FAQs About
Community Talks
Have questions about a different service?
Have questions about a different service?
Check out my FAQ page here.
Check out my FAQ page here.
What is the process / next steps once I contact you about Community Talks?
Is there a limit to how many people our community can invite?
Can we invite people from outside our specific community?
Is there a survey component, like you do with your other school talks?
Are we the only group/school/clinic in the audience?
Do you collect email addresses?
Do you offer refunds if we have to cancel?
What if our group needs to reschedule?
Do you engage with organizations outside of schools?
What is the process / next steps once I contact you about Community Talks?
Is there a limit to how many people our community can invite?
Can we invite people from outside our specific community?
Is there a survey component, like you do with your other school talks?
Are we the only group/school/clinic in the audience?
Do you collect email addresses?
Do you offer refunds if we have to cancel?
What if our group needs to reschedule?
Do you engage with organizations outside of schools?
What is the process / next steps once I contact you about Community Talks?
Is there a limit to how many people our community can invite?
Can we invite people from outside our specific community?
Is there a survey component, like you do with your other school talks?
Are we the only group/school/clinic in the audience?
Do you collect email addresses?
Do you offer refunds if we have to cancel?
What if our group needs to reschedule?
Do you engage with organizations outside of schools?
Learn More About the
Community Talk
Learn More About the Community Talk
Emily believes that the information she shares should be available to every parent and every group, regardless of financial status. If your group’s budget is limited, please let us know the details in the form below, and we will try to work with you to find a solution.
Emily believes that the information she shares should be available to every parent and every group, regardless of financial status. If your group’s budget is limited, please let us know the details in the form below, and we will try to work with you to find a solution.
Looking for a different option?
Looking for a different option?
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if a Tech-intentional™ approach is right for your community!
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if a Tech-intentional™ approach is right for your community!
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if a Tech-intentional™ approach is right for your community!