Ryan Ennis is a parent, educator, and researcher specializing in child development and digital media. With over fifteen years of experience working with families and schools, he has helped thousands of parents navigate the challenges of raising children in an increasingly digital world. He holds a master's degree in developmental psychology and has served as a consultant for school districts and nonprofit organizations on technology integration and digital wellness.
As the father of two children, Ryan writes from the intersection of research and real life. He knows what it is like to hand over a tablet in a moment of exhaustion, to wonder whether the rules are too strict or too lenient, and to feel the weight of getting this particular part of parenting right. His work is grounded in the conviction that parents do not need to be experts in technology — they need to be experts in their own children.
Ryan lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest, where they practice what they preach: hiking, reading, cooking together, and leaving their phones in the kitchen at night. He speaks regularly at schools and conferences on digital resilience and is the author of several resources for parents navigating the intersection of family life and technology.