Welcome to the Parent Tech Action Coalition (PTAC)

Built for Parents -Backed by Doctors.

A judgment-free newsletter + community helping families navigate screens.

Welcome to the PTAC- Parent Tech Action Coalition. We are a no-judgment virtual community supporting parents of toddlers to teens with screens. Backed by doctors, we are rewriting the rulebook for tech and parenting, offering expert advice, best practices, and a space to learn together.

Parent Tech Action Coalition

What comes with the PTAC?

Weekly Newsletter: Stay on top of the latest trends and parenting tips.

Digital Parenting Style Quiz & Diagnostic: Learn about your digital parenting style and get insights along with tailored resources.

Weekly Hours: Personalized guidance from a certified psychiatrist and community support groups every Wednesday 6pm PT/ 9pm ET. Request to join the PTAC instagram HERE for access.

Community Care: Meet like-minded parents at all stages of the screen journey to discuss struggles and share experiences.

Meet the Minds


  • Co-Founder & CEO

    Globally recognized as the face of the digital wellness movement, Larz has shaped the narrative around policy and youth-centric advocacy. As the founder of #HalfTheStory, the pioneering non-profit promoting healthy relationships with social media, she has become a trusted voice in the space. Often referred to as a "teen whisperer," Larz serves as a bridge between teens and parents. With over 10 years of experience, she uniquely understands the challenges young people face online and translates their needs in ways parents can relate to and act on. Follow her on social media @livinlikelarz.


  • Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Raghu, an Integrative & Addiction Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Professor at UCSF and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, takes a realistic approach to technology and families, recognizing that tech isn't going anywhere. He works with both parents and kids to help them build healthier, more balanced relationships with technology, fostering a sense of connection rather than conflict.