Screen time rules that actually work

J

2w ago1 min read

After months of chaos and battles, we finally set some boundaries that actually stick. No screens before 10 AM, max 1 hour on weekdays, 2 hours on weekends. We also do screens in the living room only so we can see what they're watching. It took like 3 weeks of the kids throwing fits but now it's just normal routine. Our 7 and 9 year old still complain sometimes but way less meltdowns. Just wanted to share in case anyone else is struggling with this.

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PPedroRegular2w ago

This is exactly what we've been trying to nail down. What did you end up doing that actually stuck? We tried the no-screens-before-bed rule for like two weeks and then it fell apart.

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DDanielRegular2w ago

The no screens before bed thing is huge for sleep quality. We do a hard cutoff an hour before bed and the difference in how easily our kids fall asleep is night and day. Takes discipline but totally worth it.

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AAdam K.New Dad2w ago

Would love to hear more about what changed for you. We've been battling screen time battles with all three kids and nothing seems to stick. What made these boundaries actually work in your house?

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