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Smartphon Alternative Device Fair
Thinking about purchasing a phone or watch for your child? Don’t know where to start? Screen Aware Montclair, in partnership with Renaissance Middle School PTA, is thrilled to invite families of all ages to Montclair’s first ever Smartphone Alternative Device Fair on Friday, June 6th from 4-7pm. Parents can view and test products while speaking to the creators and tech experts of kid-safe and teen-safe devices. They’ll also be a free raffle for an Aro box and TickTalk watch.
Parents are struggling with managing their children's digital worlds, including: excessive screen time, social media, access to inappropriate content, and more. With the desire to delay social media and give their kids more “real world” independence, families are searching for the right balance of communication in the modern age while limiting the dangers associated with traditional smartphones. Smartphone alternatives are part of a “Tech-in Steps” movement, where parents can customize their child’s tech as they grow.
Screen Aware Montclair, in Montclair, NJ, is taking a positive, proactive approach to helping families explore alternative cell phone options in person. Smartphone alternatives have evolved over the past decade beyond the common flip phone and a majority of these new devices are only available to view online. Companies like Bark, Troomi, Pinwheel, Gabb, and MMGuardian will be attending the fair to show off their products to parents. You’ll be able to learn about how these devices safely let kids talk and text with approved contacts, include GPS tracking, send parent alerts for violent, sexual, or self-harm content, and blur out nude photos or videos.
Screen Aware Montclair is a parent-led group committed to raising awareness about social media, smartphones, and its effect on mental health. Through parent education sessions, panel discussions, meetings, and events, Screen Aware Montclair helps families navigate tech safe choices for their kids from smartphone alternative options to internet safety.
Location: Renaissance Middle School, 176 N. Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Date: Friday, June 6th
Time: 4pm-7pm Open House
Free Event
There will be vendor discounts and Free Raffle Giveaways
Register here for your free ticket. bit.ly/SAMDeviceFair
