For Families Who Want to Raise Healthy, 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.
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. Here’s what we’re building for you.
A Library of Resources to Answer Your Most Common Questions
Comprehensive guidance on everything from when and how to introduce screen time for the first time, to navigating the ins and outs of cell phones and social media.
Bite-sized, accessible guides for busy parents. Judgment free.
Science-based insights from experts in educational technology and parenting.
Easy-to-use templates and frameworks to tackle common screen time concerns.
Tools to Build Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy Skills
Activities that support mindful, active viewing, teaching kids that technology is a tool to support their growth.
Recommended creators, conversation starters, and apps/games.
A variety of activities tailored to your child's age, interests, and your available time.
Sample topics include video production, artificial intelligence prompts, advertising literacy, online privacy, social media etiquette, and digital collaboration.
Expert Workshops to Dive Even Deeper
Join live workshops and events that provide personalized, hands-on guidance for your family’s unique challenges.
Expert-led sessions that address your specific questions and concerns.
Workshops on managing challenging tech situations, the birds and bees of the first cell phone, and more.
Ongoing events to keep you updated on evolving digital trends and how they impact your family.
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.
Bring mindfulness and intention to your family’s tech habits.
Discover how Betweened can transform the way your family uses technology.
Expertly-curated videos
to enjoy with the family
The Betweened app is a kid-friendly short video platform designed to provide fun and enriching content in a safe, controlled environment. It’s a simple alternative for parents looking to reduce some of the risk of other apps.
