We are volunteer parents and community members in Vermont supporting independent research informed policy and practice as it relates to children, screens and online products.
We do not use social media to get the word out.
We have no funding or relationship with commercial companies that could create real or perceived bias in what we support or the legislation we propose.
Our goal is to
Hold INDEPENDENCE from commercial industry influence as our cornerstone.
RECONNECT our communities, provide resources, help you find Vermonters with the same goal.
Liberate ourselves from the framework or the FORGONE conclusion of use. We have choices.
This website is kept simple to respect your time.
Vermont towns where people signed to support this effort
We reject the foregone conclusion of use.
We do not believe that using so called “social” media products is a requirement.
We applaud non-profits and businesses who have taken a stand to reject the use of social media in their work. These heroes help by leading the way.
Think you want to join us? Contact for more info.
Our VT-IRL leads are a revolving team of volunteers working when we have time between work, kids, family and other community volunteer work to advance independent research informed policy and practice as it relates to the health and education of children.
Robin Junker, Pastor, Thetford
Heidi Eames, RN/IBCLC,International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, parent of 22, 20, 18 and 7 year old, Craftsbury
Patrick Lawrence, sustainable agriculture consultant, dad of 11-year old, Middlebury
Molly Triffin, Stowe
Angela Arsenault, journalist and State Representative, mom of 17- and 15-year-old, Williston
Laura Derrendinger, public health nurse, mom of 10, 12, 14 and 16-year-olds, Middletown Springs