Parent’s Guide

Parent’s Guide

Let’s teach our children how to be kind Children are connected. They are connected to their phones, their computers, and countless other screens but the question parents need to be asking is, “Are they connecting with each other?” reSTART wants...

Message from our Founders

Progressive. Pioneering. Different. Problematic digital media use, better known as Internet or video game addiction, was an obscure clinical notion in 2009 when reSTART was formed. Thoughts of treating people whose lives were turned virtual as a result of their use...

You’re not alone

Parents all over the country have reached out and shared their stories of problematic use. We are now compiling letters, stories and supportive materials to help families cope with the problems associated with problematic tech use.
Short Gambling Quiz

Short Gambling Quiz

The Short Gambling Quiz In the past 12 months have you gambled more than you intended to?__________yes__________ no In the past 12 months have you claimed to be winning money when you were not?__________yes__________ no In the past 12 months have you felt guilty about...

Animal Connections at Rise-Up Ranch

Caring for the animals fosters connection and healing For those who call Rise-Up home, each moment of the day offers a time to connect with extraordinary animals. Lasso girl, is an active Australian Shepherd who loves to run, play and engage. Rivaling her for...

See Inside Rise-Up Ranch

Life at Rise-Up Ranch A stay at Rise-up fosters connection with a simpler time, when cell phones were non-existent, digital media hadn’t been invented, and life was at the forefront of every day living. Ironically, digital devices don’t work well at the...
Rise-Up Ranch

Rise-Up Ranch

Rise-Up Ranch | Life-Sharing Community Living De-tech Rise-up ranch is the first step in a family of programs offering a shared community de-tech experience with an emphasis on a solid foundation of health.    For the past decade, reSTART has worked...