Building Brains: Who are we?

In today's digital age, parents are faced with the challenging task of navigating their children's technology use. With the prevalence of smartphones, tablets, and devices, it can be overwhelming to determine the best approach to ensure healthy and balanced screen time for kids. That's where Building Brains comes in.

Building Brains is a network centred in Melbourne's western suburbs that aims to support and empower parents who are seeking guidance on managing their children's technology use. Our website provides a space for parents to connect with communities, access valuable resources, and stay informed via our blog that shares the latest evidence-based information and Australian data.

Founded by Melbourne-based Clinical Psychologist Dr. Grace Hancock, Building Brains began as an email chain among parents and clinicians with a mutual interest in this field. For the past 10 years, Grace has been working in Melbourne's western suburbs and is currently consulting in Williamstown. She integrates her ongoing clinical experience in supporting children, teens, and their families through therapy and assessment, stays updated with the latest research, and engages with key stakeholders in this area both nationally and internationally. This includes being a member of the Health Professionals for Safer Screens network, Australia's Start Smart Screen Coalition, and collaborating with Safe Screens.

With so much conflicting advice available online, parents can feel lost in a sea of information and opinions. By providing content that is grounded in research and best practices, Building Brains offers parents a reliable source of information to inform their decisions. Additionally, the focus on Australian data sets Building Brains apart. This allows parents to make informed decisions that are tailored to the unique culture and circumstances in Australia. What is happening worldwide is still of great relevance and the expert team at Health Professionals for Safer Screens have this well covered here.

With Building Brains, parents can feel empowered to make informed decisions that support their children's cognitive and emotional wellbeing in the digital age.