DopaMind is a nonprofit — and in a space increasingly crowded with for-profit speakers, curriculum vendors, and wellness brands, that matters. Our only goal is to get expert-backed digital wellness education to as many kids, families, and schools as possible. It shapes every decision we make — prioritizing people over profit, always.
There’s no shortage of people talking about kids and screens. Here’s why we think we’re different.
Science First. Judgment Never.
Technology isn't going anywhere — and we're not here to tell anyone to put their phone down. Unless they want to, of course. DopaMind is grounded in current brain science and peer-reviewed research, not opinion or moral judgment. We give kids, parents, and educators the foundation to think critically about technology and make their own healthy choices. No shame, no agenda, no preaching, and no eye rolls. After all, we’re moms too.
Founded by Professional Moms. Built With World-Class Experts.
DopaMind was founded by two parents with expertise in social media, education, and communication who were living the kids-and-screens struggle firsthand and decided to do something about it. Want Ph.D’s? We have those kind of experts, too. Our 12-person advisory council and 60+ contributing experts include renowned clinicians, researchers, physicians, psychologists, educational therapists, parenting coaches, tech leaders, and activists, many of whom are parents themselves.
Award-Winning Illustration and Science Communication.
DopaMind content is brought to life through the illustration of co-founder Bethany Barton — bestselling children's author and award-winning science communicator whose books have appeared in the New York Times and won the Children's Choice Award. Her work has a rare gift: making complex topics digestible and genuinely exciting for every age. Every character, every diagram, and every worksheet is made by people — not bots.
Events That Take the Snooze Out of Science.
From high-energy student assemblies to parent nights with real talk — DopaMind events are designed to inspire, not lecture. Adult events are warm, practical, and packed with science without ever feeling like homework. Kids’ events are created by Bethany, drawing on her experience making STEM click for young audiences. Yes, we have a toilet paper cannon. And no, you can't borrow it.