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Screen-Time Battles
The screen isn't the enemy. The ending is.
Spot the clue: Screen-Time Battles
| The clue you see | What it means | Do tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Screams when time is up | The ending came as a surprise. | Timer they can see. Warning at 5 and 2 minutes. |
| Sneaks the tablet at night | Screens soothe what sleep can't reach yet. | Charging station outside the bedroom. Same rule for everyone. |
| Is a different kid after long screen time | The brain is overstimulated and crashing. | Movement snack right after screens: outside, dance, jump. |
| Rage-quits when the game ends badly | Losing feels huge. Winning feels like safety. | Connect first: "That loss stung." Limits after calm. |
| Only calms down with a screen | It's the only calm-down tool they know. | Build one new tool: headphones, blanket fort, fidget box. |
Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️
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