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Devorah HeitnerPhD

Author | Speaker | Digital Parenting & Tech Expert

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Why we partnered with Dr. Heitner

Technology is the number one battleground in modern homes. Dr. Heitner cuts through the panic and fear-mongering to offer incredibly practical, research-informed guidance. We brought her to HumanUp because her approach shifts parents from "surveillance and restriction" toward mentoring kids to make smart, empathetic online choices.

About Devorah

Devorah Heitner helps families and schools navigate kids’ digital lives with empathy and practical, research-informed guidance. She is the author of Growing Up in Public and Screenwise. Her work focuses on cultivating trust, mentoring kids’ online choices, and building healthy independence instead of over-surveillance.

What Devorah Helps With

Credentials

Books

Cover: Growing Up in Public

Growing Up in Public : Coming of Age in a Digital World (2023)

Cover: Screenwise

Screenwise : Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World (2023)

Speaking & Requests

Looking for a keynote or workshop on phones, social media, and mentoring kids’ online lives—at home or at school?

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