Mark SooHoo
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Mark SooHoo
@marksoohoo.bsky.social
Discussing health & healthcare in Chicago • Omnichannel marketing + comms + digital • Wait Until 8th • Nationals baseball • Proud GW alum • Views my own
In my day job, I understand the power of technology to connect and share information. But as a parent, I know sharing that power needs to be carefully considered and coached. If you’re interested in learning more about Wait Until 8th, please visit www.waituntil8th.org
Wait Until 8th
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until the end of 8th grade.
www.waituntil8th.org
February 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We discussed why smartphones are experience blockers for kids, how parents can help coach their children to have a healthy relationship with technology, and why communal problems require communal solutions.
February 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Good to hear your thoughts on the state of the team. And good use of “A Few Good Men” at the end. Presume we have Tim to thank for that?
December 12, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Thank you to @jonathanhaidt.bsky.social and everyone who has been raising awareness of this issue. @karaswisher.bsky.social @profgalloway.bsky.social @pivotpod.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Good discussion of KOSA on today’s @pivotpod.bsky.social. But @karaswisher.bsky.social + @profgalloway.bsky.social, can we please get a shout out for Wait Until 8th? www.waituntil8th.org

It’s bipartisan (nonpartisan, really) and addresses the key concerns (addiction to social media) without gov
Wait Until 8th
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until the end of 8th grade.
www.waituntil8th.org
November 19, 2024 at 12:21 PM