Screen Time

The golden thread — the pain that is both urgent now and a worry for the future.

• How to Reduce Kids' Screen Time Without Turning It Into a War

  Screen-time fights every day? Here's a calm, age-appropriate way to cut kids' screen time — and why the usual limits backfire for some kids.

• Screen Time Limits by Age (5–11): What's Actually Realistic

  What are healthy screen time limits for kids 5–11? A clear age-by-age guide — plus why the number matters less than what and when.

• Is My Child Addicted to Video Games?

  Rages at "time's up" and would play instead of eat? For most kids it's a strong normal pull, not addiction. An honest checklist and what to do.

• Screen Time and Behavior: Is It Really Making My Child Worse?

  Screens don't cause bad behavior — they shape the conditions for it. The real culprits are the transition off, overstimulation and lost sleep.