Find family harmony using a proven approach.

Parents want practical support and guidance. When it comes to screentime, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Emily’s coaching provides tailored strategies based on your family’s values.

Emily's work is featured on:

Emily Cherkin M.Ed. The Screentime Consultant

Find family harmony using a proven approach.

Parents want practical support and guidance. When it comes to screentime, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Emily’s coaching provides tailored strategies based on your family’s values.

Emily's work is featured on:

Emily Cherkin M.Ed. The Screentime Consultant

Find family harmony using a proven approach.

Parents want practical support and guidance. When it comes to screentime, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Emily’s coaching provides tailored strategies based on your family’s values.

Emily's work is featured on:

Emily Cherkin M.Ed. The Screentime Consultant

Features

Features

Features

What you get with 1:1 Parent Coaching with Emily?

8 Virtual 1:1 Sessions

You'll engage in eight personalized, unique, 60-minute virtual support sessions.

8 Virtual 1:1 Sessions

You'll engage in eight personalized, unique, 60-minute virtual support sessions.

8 Virtual 1:1 Sessions

You'll engage in eight personalized, unique, 60-minute virtual support sessions.

Values-Based Coaching

We provide tailored coaching, deeply rooted in your family's unique values.

Values-Based Coaching

We provide tailored coaching, deeply rooted in your family's unique values.

Values-Based Coaching

We provide tailored coaching, deeply rooted in your family's unique values.

Screens & Development

We'll focus on executive function skills and screentime's impact on your child's development.

Screens & Development

We'll focus on executive function skills and screentime's impact on your child's development.

Screens & Development

We'll focus on executive function skills and screentime's impact on your child's development.

Decoding Design

You'll understand how persuasive design contributes to screentime conflicts.

Decoding Design

You'll understand how persuasive design contributes to screentime conflicts.

Decoding Design

You'll understand how persuasive design contributes to screentime conflicts.

No-Surveillance Goals

We'll help you establish realistic screentime goals and limits, without needing surveillance tools.

No-Surveillance Goals

We'll help you establish realistic screentime goals and limits, without needing surveillance tools.

No-Surveillance Goals

We'll help you establish realistic screentime goals and limits, without needing surveillance tools.

Mentor, Not Monitor

We prioritize parental modeling, guiding you to mentor rather than just monitor.

Mentor, Not Monitor

We prioritize parental modeling, guiding you to mentor rather than just monitor.

Mentor, Not Monitor

We prioritize parental modeling, guiding you to mentor rather than just monitor.

Expert Recommendations

You'll receive recommendations on tech, parental controls, and social media, all backed by research.

Expert Recommendations

You'll receive recommendations on tech, parental controls, and social media, all backed by research.

Expert Recommendations

You'll receive recommendations on tech, parental controls, and social media, all backed by research.

Tech-Intentional™ Tools

Acquire tangible, realistic tools for your family's Tech-Intentional™ parenting journey.

Tech-Intentional™ Tools

Acquire tangible, realistic tools for your family's Tech-Intentional™ parenting journey.

Tech-Intentional™ Tools

Acquire tangible, realistic tools for your family's Tech-Intentional™ parenting journey.

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"Emily Cherkin is one of the greatest specialists in the area of EdTech. She is a teacher, a mother, a campaigner, and an expert."

Hugh Grant

A smiling woman in a blue blouse and glasses stands beside a man in a dark suit and white shirt, set against a plain dark background.

"Emily Cherkin is one of the greatest specialists in the area of EdTech. She is a teacher, a mother, a campaigner, and an expert."

Hugh Grant

A smiling woman in a blue blouse and glasses stands beside a man in a dark suit and white shirt, set against a plain dark background.

"Emily Cherkin is one of the greatest specialists in the area of EdTech. She is a teacher, a mother, a campaigner, and an expert."

Hugh Grant

Happy Testimonials.

What Other Parents Say About Emily's 1:1 Coaching?

Discover the transformative journeys of families who have worked with Emily one-on-one. These testimonials highlight personalized guidance and lasting positive changes in their homes.

March 28, 2025

Articulating the importance of relationships combined with a clear understanding of research, Emily engaged our audience with her candor, humor, knowledge, and passion. She provided valuable strategies and clear concepts that can immediately improve a family's relationship with technology. She is approachable and ready to engage in whatever the moment requires, with great humanity, vast experience, and science-based research.

Jim McGuire - Associate Head of School at Louisville Collegiate School

Jim McGuire

Associate Head of School at Louisville Collegiate School

March 4, 2025

Your message is different, unique and needed. Yes, parental controls are important to many of us, however you remind us that we can't lose our main focus which should be communicating and connecting with our kids. You are the only tech speaker I am aware of that puts the majority of focus on that. It truly resonates with parents! Please don't stop!

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Tara

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance

March 4, 2025

Thank you again sooooo much for coming to Boise and sharing your work and guidance with our community. We can't say enough how well that went and even better than we anticipated. AND to have the administrators rave about your presentation was icing on the cake.

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Kim

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance

Happy Testimonials.

What Other Parents Say About Emily's 1:1 Coaching?

Discover the transformative journeys of families who have worked with Emily one-on-one. These testimonials highlight personalized guidance and lasting positive changes in their homes.

March 28, 2025

Articulating the importance of relationships combined with a clear understanding of research, Emily engaged our audience with her candor, humor, knowledge, and passion. She provided valuable strategies and clear concepts that can immediately improve a family's relationship with technology. She is approachable and ready to engage in whatever the moment requires, with great humanity, vast experience, and science-based research.

Jim McGuire - Associate Head of School at Louisville Collegiate School

Jim McGuire

Associate Head of School at Louisville Collegiate School

March 4, 2025

Your message is different, unique and needed. Yes, parental controls are important to many of us, however you remind us that we can't lose our main focus which should be communicating and connecting with our kids. You are the only tech speaker I am aware of that puts the majority of focus on that. It truly resonates with parents! Please don't stop!

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance Logo

Tara

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance

March 4, 2025

Thank you again sooooo much for coming to Boise and sharing your work and guidance with our community. We can't say enough how well that went and even better than we anticipated. AND to have the administrators rave about your presentation was icing on the cake.

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance Logo

Kim

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance

Happy Testimonials.

What Other Parents Say About Emily's 1:1 Coaching?

Discover the transformative journeys of families who have worked with Emily one-on-one. These testimonials highlight personalized guidance and lasting positive changes in their homes.

March 28, 2025

Articulating the importance of relationships combined with a clear understanding of research, Emily engaged our audience with her candor, humor, knowledge, and passion. She provided valuable strategies and clear concepts that can immediately improve a family's relationship with technology. She is approachable and ready to engage in whatever the moment requires, with great humanity, vast experience, and science-based research.

Jim McGuire - Associate Head of School at Louisville Collegiate School

Jim McGuire

Associate Head of School at Louisville Collegiate School

March 4, 2025

Your message is different, unique and needed. Yes, parental controls are important to many of us, however you remind us that we can't lose our main focus which should be communicating and connecting with our kids. You are the only tech speaker I am aware of that puts the majority of focus on that. It truly resonates with parents! Please don't stop!

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance Logo

Tara

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance

March 4, 2025

Thank you again sooooo much for coming to Boise and sharing your work and guidance with our community. We can't say enough how well that went and even better than we anticipated. AND to have the administrators rave about your presentation was icing on the cake.

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance Logo

Kim

Youth Mental Wellness Alliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Parent Coaching

Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?

We just want someone to help advise us on or set up parental controls or monitoring software. Do you do that?

Do you offer single one-hour parent coaching sessions?

I just have a quick question– can I pick Emily’s brain?

When is the right time for a smartphone or social media for my child?

My child is neurodivergent. Do you help with screen addiction or mental health issues involving screens?

My child has a smartphone and social media and I don’t want to take them away. Is there anything I can do?

I just gave my child a screen-based device and now I regret it. How can I take it back?

Isn't my child safer with a smartphone?

Have another question?

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Parent Coaching

Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?

We just want someone to help advise us on or set up parental controls or monitoring software. Do you do that?

Do you offer single one-hour parent coaching sessions?

I just have a quick question– can I pick Emily’s brain?

When is the right time for a smartphone or social media for my child?

My child is neurodivergent. Do you help with screen addiction or mental health issues involving screens?

My child has a smartphone and social media and I don’t want to take them away. Is there anything I can do?

I just gave my child a screen-based device and now I regret it. How can I take it back?

Isn't my child safer with a smartphone?

Have another question?

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Parent Coaching

Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?

We just want someone to help advise us on or set up parental controls or monitoring software. Do you do that?

Do you offer single one-hour parent coaching sessions?

I just have a quick question– can I pick Emily’s brain?

When is the right time for a smartphone or social media for my child?

My child is neurodivergent. Do you help with screen addiction or mental health issues involving screens?

My child has a smartphone and social media and I don’t want to take them away. Is there anything I can do?

I just gave my child a screen-based device and now I regret it. How can I take it back?

Isn't my child safer with a smartphone?

Have another question?

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This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.

  • Unplug EdTech toolkit: A guide for parents on navigating screen time, digital tools, and technology use in education.
  • Contents page of a report on EdTech, listing sections like introduction, pathways to opt out, meaning of being "Tech-Intentional," questions for schools, email templates, and final thoughts.

Unplug EdTech Toolkit

Not Ready Yet? Get The Free Unplug EdTech Toolkit Today!

This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.