about us

Ian was a former video game addict, gaming 12-14 hours a day before he quit games and founded Selfctrl, a non-profit focused on helping people build self-control and redeem their time from technology. His teaching has been vetted by multiple addiction specialists and marriage & family therapists. He lives in Northwest Arkansas with his wife and 2 children.

our mission

To serve families and individuals by educating, equipping, and empowering them to build self-control around screen time and video gaming to redeem the time for good works.

our vision

It is our desire to see parents leading and modeling responsible use of technology, resulting in freedom from technology addiction in families and more connected communities.

join our mission

When you join us, you become part of a community committed to changing a culture around technology use. Together, weโ€™re taking a stand for intentional living and supporting one another in developing healthier relationships with technology.

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sign up for our newsletter

Learn the research on why healthy habits around screen time matter, and strategies for managing screen time, and attend workshops on balancing technology use.

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support our work

Your contributions help us reach more families, create valuable resources, and advocate for mindful screen time.

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spread the word

Advocate in your community for better screen time boundaries in schools, follow us on our social channels, and share our blog posts. Together we can do so much. Help us inspire others to pursue a balanced and purpose-filled life.

People donโ€™t get depressed when they face threats collectively; they get depressed when they feel isolated, lonely, or useless.

Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation