Unplug and Go WILDE!
We’re swapping screens for games, outdoor fun, and family time. It’s going to be awesome — let’s do this together!
Take a mental breather from screens & rediscover the magic of connection.
Boost happiness
Create meaningful memories
Have real-life adventures
Keeping our kids off their devices feels like a losing battle, with so many of them averaging over five hours of screen time a day instead of the recommended two. But here is the part that really hits home — all that extra screen time is directly linked to poorer mental health.
But the inverse is also true.
When children reduce screen time and increase movement, outdoor exposure, social interaction, and creative play, we see improvements in mood, resilience, attention, and overall well-being.
Developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld warns that screens are constantly competing for our kids' deep, human need for real connection, offering them cheap digital substitutes that interfere with their emotional development.
We all crave genuine relationships, so let's challenge ourselves to look up from the feed and start rebuilding those real-life bonds.
Let's be honest: that endless scrolling isn't actually helping us unwind. It’s quietly stealing our focus, wrecking our sleep, and draining the energy we need for the real-life moments that actually matter. Let's put the phones on DND and get back to making memories with our favourite people, because that is what makes us feel truly alive and excited about each day.
If you’ve been feeling completely drained by your screen time, please know you are not alone. Students right here in the WILDE community have navigated that exact same struggle, which is why Screen-Free May has grown into such a massive, life-giving movement over the past four years.
the challenge
When you actually step away for a month, the shift is incredible — we're talking better moods, laser focus, and getting back to the real-life friendships that actually fill your cup. This is the exact reset that changes everything.
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Participants can earn tiered recognition based on their commitment and consistency throughout the month.
These benefits often build on each other: better sleep leads to brighter moods, which makes it easier to choose real-life activities over screens. Many families notice positive changes within just a couple of weeks of cutting back. Small, consistent shifts (like no screens in bedrooms or during meals) can make a surprisingly big difference for students and parents alike.
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At WILDE, we believe education extends beyond the classroom. We believe childhood should include mud on boots, conversations at the dinner table, challenge and boredom and imagination. We believe attention is one of the most valuable currencies of our time.
Screen Free May is an invitation to reclaim it.
