Rules

Rules without structure are wishes. Here's how to build screen rules that hold.

Screen Time Limits by Age (The Real Numbers)AAP guidelines are a starting point, not gospel. Real screen time limits depend on your kid, your schedule, and what the... Bedtime Screen Rules That Actually StickThe single highest-impact screen rule is no screens in the hour before bed. The single hardest screen rule to enforce is... School Night Screen RulesMonday to Thursday screen rules need to be different from weekend rules. The kids who do best academically are the ones ... Weekend Screen Rules (Without the Battles)Weekends are when most families' screen rules collapse. Holding a workable structure on Saturday and Sunday is what sepa... Building a Family Screen Agreement (Template Inside)A written family screen agreement, signed by everyone including parents, is a research-backed approach that works better... Phone Contract for Kids: What to IncludeWhen your kid gets a phone, a written contract isn't optional. It's the most important conversation you'll have about te...