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THE SCREEN-SMART PARENT: EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO END SCREEN TIME BATTLES, REDUCE TECH ANXIETY, AND RAISE MENTALLY HEALTHY KIDS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Build healthy digital habits for your whole family—in just weeks, even if screen struggles feel never-ending or your household is anything but typical.
Are you exhausted by daily device battles, worried about your child’s mood, focus, or friendships, and unsure what “healthy tech use” really means in a hyper-connected world?
Have you tried screen time rules that vanish overnight, or felt alone when your child’s digital habits seem at odds with their well-being?
If so, you’re not alone—and you do not have to do this alone.
The Screen-Smart Parent is your step-by-step companion, written by a pediatric occupational therapist, to help you set calm, confident boundaries, nurture resilience, and support your child’s mental health—without shaming, scare tactics, or one-size-fits-all rules.
Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll find in this parent-friendly, research-backed 5 essential questions every parent should ask before setting screen limits—so your rules work for your real life, not just in theory.Developmental “digital milestones” by age: What’s normal, what’s concerning, and how screen use impacts the growing brain and emotions from preschool through adolescence.The Screen Reset Blueprint—a clear, customizable 7-day plan to restore sanity, even if you’ve tried everything before.Scripts for tough conversations: How to talk about screen time, set limits, and handle “everyone else is allowed” arguments (without power struggles or guilt).Printable family tech agreements and device-free zone templates—ready to use for every age and stage.Proven strategies for reducing anxiety, FOMO, and tech tantrums, with troubleshooting tips for meltdowns and sneaky device use.Alternatives to screens: Engaging, developmentally-rich activities for ages 4–16, even if outdoor space or time is limited.The truth about educational apps: How to spot “learning” versus “marketing,” and what to prioritize instead.Parent self-check tools: Reflect on your own digital habits and model mindful tech use without blame.Guidance for blended, single-parent, neurodiverse, and multicultural families—adaptable solutions for every reality.How to balance school tech, homework, and social media—creating routines that support learning and relationships.Scripts and plans for co-parenting and navigating digital disagreements—keep limits consistent across any household.How to recognize red flags: When device use signals a deeper mental health concern, and what steps to take next.Building digital citizenship and resilience: Teach your child to make safe, healthy choices online—now and for life.Real-life stories and wins: Hopeful examples from families who’ve reclaimed connection, calm, and joy—even after years of chaos.…and so much more for today’s busy, caring parents!Worried your screen rules won’t stick, or that your child, teen, or co-parent just won’t cooperate?
This guide was created for real families—single, blended, busy, neurodiverse
Are you exhausted by daily device battles, worried about your child’s mood, focus, or friendships, and unsure what “healthy tech use” really means in a hyper-connected world?
Have you tried screen time rules that vanish overnight, or felt alone when your child’s digital habits seem at odds with their well-being?
If so, you’re not alone—and you do not have to do this alone.
The Screen-Smart Parent is your step-by-step companion, written by a pediatric occupational therapist, to help you set calm, confident boundaries, nurture resilience, and support your child’s mental health—without shaming, scare tactics, or one-size-fits-all rules.
Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll find in this parent-friendly, research-backed 5 essential questions every parent should ask before setting screen limits—so your rules work for your real life, not just in theory.Developmental “digital milestones” by age: What’s normal, what’s concerning, and how screen use impacts the growing brain and emotions from preschool through adolescence.The Screen Reset Blueprint—a clear, customizable 7-day plan to restore sanity, even if you’ve tried everything before.Scripts for tough conversations: How to talk about screen time, set limits, and handle “everyone else is allowed” arguments (without power struggles or guilt).Printable family tech agreements and device-free zone templates—ready to use for every age and stage.Proven strategies for reducing anxiety, FOMO, and tech tantrums, with troubleshooting tips for meltdowns and sneaky device use.Alternatives to screens: Engaging, developmentally-rich activities for ages 4–16, even if outdoor space or time is limited.The truth about educational apps: How to spot “learning” versus “marketing,” and what to prioritize instead.Parent self-check tools: Reflect on your own digital habits and model mindful tech use without blame.Guidance for blended, single-parent, neurodiverse, and multicultural families—adaptable solutions for every reality.How to balance school tech, homework, and social media—creating routines that support learning and relationships.Scripts and plans for co-parenting and navigating digital disagreements—keep limits consistent across any household.How to recognize red flags: When device use signals a deeper mental health concern, and what steps to take next.Building digital citizenship and resilience: Teach your child to make safe, healthy choices online—now and for life.Real-life stories and wins: Hopeful examples from families who’ve reclaimed connection, calm, and joy—even after years of chaos.…and so much more for today’s busy, caring parents!Worried your screen rules won’t stick, or that your child, teen, or co-parent just won’t cooperate?
This guide was created for real families—single, blended, busy, neurodiverse
150 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2025
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