Screen Time & Tech
Screens aren't going away, so the goal is a plan that fits your family and causes fewer fights. These guides give clear, age-based steps — not guilt.
Start here
- Decide the stopping point before the screen goes on, not when it's time to stop.
- Keep devices out of bedrooms at night if you can.
- Not all screen time is equal — a video call with grandma isn't the same as endless scrolling.
Guides in this topic
Screen Time Rules That Actually Work, by Age
How much screen time is OK? Simple rules for toddlers through teens that you can actually keep.
9 min read
Screen Time Without the Fights
The secret is not a stricter limit. It is a clear plan your kids helped make.
7 min read
Help Kids End Video Game Time at a Clear Stopping Point
Help your child finish video game time with a clear stopping plan, a little warning, and an easy next step you can practice together tonight.
8 min read
Not All Screen Time Is Equal: The Good Stuff Worth Saying Yes To
Some screens teach, some just distract. Here is how to tell the difference in ten seconds.
8 min read
When Kids Sneak Screen Time: A Reset for Ages 6–12
When kids hide extra screen time, use a calm reset to clarify limits, close easy loopholes, and make telling the truth feel safe again.
8 min read
Before You Buy Your Child a Phone: Ages 8–12
Decide whether your child needs a phone, compare simpler options, and build a clear family plan for contacts, apps, privacy, and daily use.
8 min read
A Shared Tablet Plan for Siblings Ages 6–10
Help siblings ages 6–10 share a tablet with a simple turn plan, separate spaces, and clear rules for choosing what to watch or play.
7 min read
Help Kids Ages 6–10 Handle Ads in Games and Videos
Help kids ages 6–10 recognize ads in games and videos, avoid surprise purchases, and practice a simple pause-and-ask plan with you.
9 min read
School-Morning Screen Time: A Plan for Ages 4–10
Make school mornings easier with a clear screen time plan for ages 4–10, including ready-to-leave checklists and realistic backup options.
8 min read
A Screen-Off Basket for the Tricky Minutes Before Bed
Build a simple screen-off basket with books and quiet activities, then use a clear handoff to help kids ages 4–9 move toward bedtime.
9 min read
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