ScreenStrong Families Offline and Intentional: A Conversation with Tin Can Founder Chet Kittleson (#235)
Apr 30, 2025
Join entrepreneur Chet Kittleson, founder of Tin Can, as he champions the power of offline connections. He shares insights on raising kids in a screen-saturated world and introduces an innovative communication device that boosts family ties, especially with grandparents. Chet emphasizes the importance of teaching children effective communication skills and discusses strategies for fostering healthy digital habits. Dive into his vision for an analog lifestyle that promotes well-being and authentic relationships, making family moments richer and more meaningful.
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Tin Can's Founding Story
- Chet Kittleson founded Tin Can to reinvent the landline phone for kids, helping them connect offline without screens.
- His inspiration came from the challenge of managing playdates and wanting kids to plan them independently like in his childhood.
The Value of Analog for Young Kids
- Modern technology exposes kids increasingly young to screens, impacting social interactions.
- Tin Can aims to give younger children, ages 4-10, an analog alternative before the typical first cell phone age.
Avoid Texting to Build Communication
- Avoid adding texting to children's phones to encourage real verbal communication skills.
- Focus on conversations that build confidence and the art of phone calls, not easier routes like texting.