If you’re a parent, you’ve been stuck between an industry making billions through addictive design and a pro-tech society that values speed and profit above all else.
MAMA is a grassroots movement of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other allies standing up against media addiction. We’re taking action because we believe that real-life experiences and interactions belong at the heart of a healthy childhood.
Like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, we are standing up to a massive public health threat and making change in our homes, our communities and across the nation. Founded by Julie Scelfo, a former New York Times staff writer, media ecologist, and mother of three, MAMA is bringing parents and allies together, from across the country and all walks of life, who see the effects social media and other addictive technologies are having on children.
“Just like mothers helped dismantle the gun lobby, they also must fight back against a special interest that is cravenly exploiting and endangering children for their own financial gain. The work that MAMA is doing to protect our children's emotional and mental health is imperative.”
– Shannon Watts, host Firestarters podcast, mother of five, Founder of Moms Demand Action
“The Internet gives kids constant access to the whole world, including hate, violence and stress. It was a mistake to let tech companies access our children before their products were made safe. Everyone, everywhere, needs to push back, now. Our children are counting on us to protect them. Isn’t that what parents do?”
– South Carolina State Rep. Brandon Guffey, father of 3 including son Gavin, forever 17, who died after being sextorted
“Those of us who are parents see the deleterious impact excessive device usage and social media is having on young people. Algorithms are literally thinking for us and pushing us to extremes without us even knowing it. MAMA is doing urgent work to try to ensure that our kids can grow up safely and be truly connected to their fellow humans. It is human connection that is key to our thriving and having sound mental health.”
– Lisa Ling, journalist, author and mom of two
“After the ‘wait until eighth’ pledge and watching The Social Dilemma, there were no other resources for our family to make informed media choices. I’m so grateful MAMA is making sure families everywhere get the practical steps, tools and education we all need.”
– Alysia Reiner, actress and mom, MAMA member, NYC
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DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE
The information contained on this website, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material, are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If your child is experiencing negative consequences of problematic media and technology use, we encourage you to speak with your pediatrician.
