An increasingly "plugged-in" world where social media and smartphones dominate conversations and social life has been linked to rising levels of anxiety and loneliness among young people. An independent school in Seattle is getting proactive about teaching children healthy ways to navigate this challenging landscape. The University Child Development School (UCDS), a private elementary school in Seattle, is implementing innovative methods to foster face-to-face connections and social skills among its students. This approach comes at a crucial time, as the U.S. Surgeon General has warned about the alarming increase in mental health issues among youth.