“Everyone else is getting a phone.” “Everyone else texts in the group chat.” “Everyone else is allowed to watch YouTube.” If these types of debates are on repeat in your house right now, you’re in good company.

In 4th–6th grade, the big decisions you make as parents about iPhones, texting, and screen time matter more than you think — and most parents feel like they’re figuring it out as they go.

When do you say yes? How do you set limits without constant battles? What is all of this doing to your kid’s long-term development?  And what are other parents really doing (vs what your kid claims they’re allowing)?

That’s where Katey McPherson comes in.  A mom of four teenagers and a longtime educator with nearly 30 years of experience in schools, Katey brings both lived experience and deep expertise. She’s seen how tech shapes kids’ behavior, friendships, and focus — and, more importantly, what works when it comes to creating boundaries that stick.

Now, through her work with Bark, she helps families and schools across the country build more balanced digital environments, without the daily power struggles.

Come with your questions. Leave with a clearer plan, practical tools, and the reassurance that you’re not the only one navigating this.

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