Guides

Curated lists, tested in real families, of the best alternatives, tools, and resources.

Best Screen-Free Activities by Age (Real Kid Tested)A curated list of the screen-free activities that actually work for each age, sorted by minimum mess, minimum parent inv... Best Board Games to Replace Screen TimeThe board games kids actually ask to play again, that parents don't dread, and that build real skills. Sorted by age and... Best Outdoor Activities for Every AgeOutdoor activities that work, from toddler to teen. Especially the ones that work when your kid is dysregulated from too... Best Books for Parents About Screen TimeThe books that changed how we think about kids and screens. From scientific deep-dives to practical handbooks. Sorted by... Best Parental Control Apps (Honest Review)Every parental control app has weaknesses your kid will find. Here's an honest review of the major ones, what they do we... Best Screen Time Tracking AppsBuilt-in trackers like Apple Screen Time and Google Family Link plus third-party options. The ones that give you usable ... Best Rainy Day Activities (Without Screens)When you can't send them outside and screens are the easy option, here's what actually works to fill a rainy day without... Best Family Screen-Free TraditionsFamily traditions that build connection without screens. The ones that stick, that kids actually request as they get old...