Shaping the Way Our Children Use Smartphones in the age of Artifical Intelligence
The internet and social media are here to stay—and now AI is, too. Good can come from this kind of connectedness and creativity online, but the flipside includes false information, AI-generated content that looks real but isn’t, increased exposure to risky behaviors, and sexualized or concerning material that can shape how youth see themselves and the world.
Shape the Sky is dedicated to spreading awareness and helping parents and professionals create safe, responsible, and informed digital citizens in an era where smartphones and AI play a major role in childhood and adolescence.
Join the discussion and help us make a difference.
Download Our Technology Contract
Kids have the skills to use technology, but can lack the wisdom to use it responsibly. Our contract will help guide the conversation and set expectations about responsible social media and technology use. If you have a child that owns or uses a device, this free contract is a must for your family.
What is Shape the Sky?
At Shape the Sky, we provide educational resources and the tools adults need to understand online risks, emerging artificial intelligence technologies, and the ever-changing digital behaviors of youth. Our goal is to help parents and professionals guide children toward safe, responsible, and thoughtful use of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence. We’ll give you an inside perspective on the digital world kids live in today, so you know how to talk about it with them confidently and effectively.
Shape the Sky offers face-to-face and virtual training sessions, an online course for ongoing learning, and continued support to raise awareness about youth culture, online trends, and the influence of artificial intelligence on society. We provide training for parents, educators, professionals who work with youth, students, counselors, therapists, social workers, law enforcement, community organizations, and more.
Shaping Your Wisdom
We offer Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, a video training series, and in-person and online social media safety training courses for adults to help navigate the virtual world our children are immersed in.
In-Person & Virtual Trainings
Contact us to schedule an in-person or virtual training to learn about social media safety and its impact on our youth.
Online Courses
Access our adult-designed parent training series to learn how social media, smartphones, and artificial intelligence shape youth development, behavior, and mental health—and how to guide your children safely through it.
Tools for Keeping Children and Students Safe
Join the “Think Before You Post” Pledge
Join the hundreds of students who already signed the “Think Before You Post” Pledge to promote healthy and safe smartphone use.
In 2019, middle school student Kari Ann Leventopoulos wrote a pledge to help other students better manage their time and image online. She wanted to spread the message “Think before you post, and unplug to unwind” to encourage students to practice responsible smartphone usage and protect their future. This is a great starting point for elementary and middle aged youth who are just beginning to use technology.