Your tween thinks “everyone’s online all the time.” But behind the gaming marathons, group chats, and endless TikTok scrolls, screens are shaping their brains, moods, and friendships more than you realize.
This no-fluff guide gives parents the facts, strategies, and word-for-word scripts to help kids build healthier digital habits—without turning every limit into a screaming match.
Inside you’ll find:
Data on how much time tweens really spend on screens (and what it’s doing to their sleep, grades, and mental health).
Simple tools to explain why apps feel addictive—and how to set boundaries that stick.
Scripts for everyday battles—when they say “I’m bored,” when they push back on limits, or when they admit they feel hooked.
A reality check for parents on how modeling device use makes or breaks the rules.
A quick action plan so you can start the conversation this week—before the phone wins every time.
Because your kid deserves more than a glowing rectangle for company.
Your tween thinks “everyone’s online all the time.” But behind the gaming marathons, group chats, and endless TikTok scrolls, screens are shaping their brains, moods, and friendships more than you realize.
This no-fluff guide gives parents the facts, strategies, and word-for-word scripts to help kids build healthier digital habits—without turning every limit into a screaming match.
Inside you’ll find:
Data on how much time tweens really spend on screens (and what it’s doing to their sleep, grades, and mental health).
Simple tools to explain why apps feel addictive—and how to set boundaries that stick.
Scripts for everyday battles—when they say “I’m bored,” when they push back on limits, or when they admit they feel hooked.
A reality check for parents on how modeling device use makes or breaks the rules.
A quick action plan so you can start the conversation this week—before the phone wins every time.
Because your kid deserves more than a glowing rectangle for company.
