Raise Smart, Creative Technology Users
Betweened provides expert resources, workshops, and activities to guide families through mindful screen time — and handle digital dilemmas — from toddler through teen years.
Screen time and holiday magic—can they coexist? Yes, they can!
This holiday season, turn your family’s tech time into a joyful, mindful experience. From creating festive digital art projects to setting screen-free moments everyone will love, our Holiday Screen Time Guide is packed with simple strategies and creative ideas to keep the season merry and bright—without the tech tantrums.
The Smart Way to Handle Your Kid’s First Phone
Getting your child their first phone is a big milestone, but it comes with big questions. Be the first to get our guide to help you navigate the transition with confidence. From setting up healthy habits to creating clear agreements, this resource gives you the tools to raise mindful, responsible, and tech-savvy kids who are ready for the digital world.
You can’t trust just anyone on the Internet to answer your screen time questions.
Conflicting Advice and Judgy Trolls
Searching for screen time strategies often leads to a flood of conflicting opinions, leaving parents unsure of what works best, and vulnerable to being shamed for their choices.
Lack of practical tools
Most advice offers generic tips without giving concrete, actionable steps to manage screen time effectively — often ending with the suggestion to just go outside.
Overwhelming options
It’s difficult to find trustworthy guidance that meets your family’s needs and keeps up with the ever-changing digital landscape of devices, apps, and services.
There’s a better way. Betweened.
We expertly guide you through every step of managing screen time and digital dilemmas.
Foster Healthy Tech Habits
What are healthy habits for tech? How do we create them? And how do we instill them in our kids?
The Digital Family Playbook: A free PDF for better screen time
Common Screen Time Questions (Coming Soon)
Conversation Starters to connect over watching and playing
Smarter Screen Time Activity Ideas
Things to do together — with tech — that fosters critical thinking, digital literacy, and having fun.
AI for Play: How generative AI is Changing the Coloring Book Game
A library of activities is coming soon. Meanwhile, many activities are published in our Activities blog.
Living with Technology
Whether introducing new devices or navigating the inevitable challenging moments, our frameworks can help support your family.
Introducing New Tech devices (coming soon)
Have a question that’s not answered here? Please reach out any time at info@btwnd.com or via our Contact Us page.
Created by a Mom and Expert in Educational Technology
Dr. Carla Engelbrecht, founder of Betweened, understands the challenges of navigating digital media with kids — both professionally and personally. She’s spent 25 years developing educational and entertainment products for Netflix, Sesame Workshop, and PBS Kids, and holds a doctorate in educational technology from Columbia University.
As a creator and researcher, Carla has spoken with thousands of kids and parents about their screen time experiences. As a mom, she’s lived through the bumps and bruises herself. It’s not easy out there, and we’re here to support families every step of the way.
For questions or to share thoughts, feel free to reach out to her at carla@btwnd.com.
