Taming the Scroll: A Beginner’s Guide for Parents to Setting Real Short-Video Limits That Actually Stick in 2025

by Marcus Holt

TikTok, Reels, Shorts—short videos dominate kids’ attention in 2025. They’re fast, addictive, and engineered to hook young minds. As a parent, you may feel powerless watching your child scroll for hours, struggling to pull them away without a meltdown. But the truth is, with the right tools and settings, you can regain balance.

Taming the Scroll is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that walks parents through the latest parental controls, app settings, and device features designed specifically to curb short-video overuse. Instead of vague advice or unrealistic bans, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for managing screen time across the platforms your kids actually use.

This toolkit shows you how to set realistic limits, introduce healthy tech habits, and create boundaries that stick—without constant arguments. With clear instructions, screenshots, and modern strategies, you’ll be equipped to guide your family through the attention economy with confidence.

Parenting in the digital age doesn’t mean giving up the fight—it means learning how to win it with the right tools.

197 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2025