The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 532: Taking Back the Neighborhood, How Family-First Tech Can Revive Real-World Childhoods| Russell York, COSMO Technologies
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Jul 23, 2025 In this conversation, Russell York, CEO of COSMO Technologies, explores how family-first tech can enhance childhood experience. He discusses the innovative Junior Track 5 smartwatch aimed at promoting kids' independence while ensuring safety. Russell introduces 'satellite parenting,' a philosophy that encourages freedom over helicopter parenting. He also emphasizes the importance of screen-free summers and offers insights on integrating technology into family life to strengthen bonds and support community engagement.
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Neighborhood Watch Sales Story
- A kid selling cardboard boxes door-to-door inspired a creative sales idea for the Cosmo Watch.
- This led to multiple neighborhood families adopting the watch and revitalizing local connections.
Positive Goals Unify Families
- Families unify more easily around positive goals than shared opposition to technology.
- Supporting ambitions like outdoor play fosters community better than fighting screen time.
Ideal Families for Cosmo Watch
- Busy families wanting kids to have childhood experiences benefit most from the watch.
- The Junior Track 5 mainly suits families with kids ages 6 to 12, especially during back-to-school transitions.
