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A 90-Minute Virtual Workshop for Parents & Caregivers
This virtual workshop invites parents and caregivers of current or former campers, or Rowe camper or staff alum who are now parenting – to a workshop about how to bring a bit of that Rowe feeling home—through intentionally planned tech-free time that supports connection, creativity, and rest.
Whether you have a high- or low-tech home, any one interested in this conversation is welcome. We will not be discussing prescriptive answers, rather hosting a chance to explore tech usage, among a caring community. Together, we’ll explore how to create tech-free spaces that feel supportive and doable for both adults, teens and young people, while honoring accessibility needs and individual differences.
Participants will explore:
- What makes tech-free time work at Rowe—and what translates well to home life
- How to create tech-free moments that feel engaging rather than punitive
- The role of adult modeling, ownership, and self-exploration
- Ways tech can still be used intentionally (music, photos, support tools) without becoming a distraction
- How to plan for exceptions and support needs with care and clarity
The session balances reflection, small-group conversation, and concrete take-away ideas. It is designed especially for Rowe families looking for practical, fun, kind approaches to digital life that align with shared values, community, and care.
This workshop is offered as a one-time virtual gathering, with the option for follow-up cohort sessions or weekend intensives for families who want to go deeper.
You will be served by this workshop if you want to bring arts into your education, mentoring, or therapeutic practice. You will be a good fit for this workshop if you are interested in learning more about the Tamalpa Institute’s visionary work and the potency of a multimodal arts approach that includes writing, drawing, and moving.
About the Presenter
Paula (Pixel) Kadanoff (she/her) is a veteran health educator, curriculum writer, and health advocate, plus a former Rowe staff member and co-director. With more than 25 years of experience, she has taught in various settings, in addition to working with schools, organizations, healthcare providers, and community groups to design education that supports both learning and well-being. As a parent of a child with high technology needs, she brings a strengths-based, health-centered perspective to conversations about screen use, grounded in care for individuals, families, and communities.