Why I’m building Wanderwing

Written By Emily Carter

As a mom of 2 girls, I’ve watched my daughters and their friends grow up on screens. I’ve watched some kids have tantrums when they have to put down a screen and others simply put it down and walk away. I’ve watched my daughters use screens as a tool to learn about their world, and I’ve watched them bed rot on a Saturday scrolling for longer than I would like.

Watching all of this is what inspired me to build Wanderwing.

Here’s a hard truth: Screens are here. Most kids in generation alpha, born after 2012, have a tablet by the age of 2 and half have a phone by the age of 8 (source: Annie E. Casey Foundation).

Screen-free is a thing of the past. Screen-balance is the skill kids need to succeed.

I created Wanderwing to make curiosity an adventure. We gamify curiosity and autonomy. Kids choose a wander, get off screens, and make IRL connections.

Join me as we raise a generation of kids who can use screens… without being owned by them.

Emily Carter

Hi, I’m Emily 👋

I’m the founder of Wanderwing, a mom of two girls, and someone who’s spent more late nights than I’d like to admit wondering, *“Are my kids getting enough real play, real confidence, and real world experience?”*

By day, I serve as a vice president at a nonprofit. By heart, I’m building something I wish existed for my own family — a place where kids can grow confidence, curiosity, and independence through simple, meaningful activities.

Around here, we believe in slowing down just enough to notice the world again.

You’ll usually find me leading a Girl Scout troop, coaching Girls on the Run, mentoring incredible people doing good in their communities, or wandering outside with my family. My husband, Sam — an award-winning artist and the kind of man who can fix just about anything — helps bring Wanderwing to life in ways I could never do alone.

Wanderwing was created for families like yours — especially those raising kids who learn differently, need more flexibility, or just need a little more room to breathe and grow.

If you’re looking for homeschool resources, confidence-building activities, or support for neurodivergent kids, you’re in the right place.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone.

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Looking for something specific? Start here:

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<a href="https://wanderwing.org/homeschool-resources/">Homeschool Resources</a> |

<a href="https://wanderwing.org/homeschool-resources-for-neurodivergent-kids/">Neurodivergent Support</a> |

<a href="https://wanderwing.org/activities-for-neurodivergent-kids/">Activities for Kids</a>

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