Turning off the screen turns into a battle every day, and you’re not sure what they’re seeing when you’re not looking.
What’s usually happening
Screens are built to keep kids hooked, so stopping is hard for their brains. Kids also see things online long before they’re ready. A clear plan protects them and takes the daily fight out of it.
Try this
- 1Keep screens in public spaces only. No devices behind closed doors.
- 2Charge every device in the kitchen at night.
- 3Turn on the parental controls already built into each device.
What to say
- “Five more minutes, then screens go on the charger.”
- “If you ever see something that feels wrong, come tell me. You will never be in trouble.”
- “Before you look at someone’s phone, ask: What do you want to show me?”
I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless.
Inside the membership, you’ll find the full screen plan and Mama’s Tech Defense Plan, step by step.
This is covered in The Discipline Overshare Guide
- 01What’s happening
- 02What should I know
- 03What do I say
- 04Mom, remember
- 05When to get help
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