Kids and Screen Time: A School-Age Guide

If you're tired of the daily negotiations over tablets, TVs, and video games, you're not alone. Kids and Screen Time is the guide you need right now—written for parents of school-age children who want a calmer, more balanced approach to technology, without the guilt or the power struggles.

This isn't a lecture or a one-size-fits-all rulebook. It's a warm, practical manual that meets you where you are. You'll learn what's developmentally normal for a 6-year-old versus an 11-year-old, how to create a family media plan that actually works (and that your kids will buy into), and how to handle the tantrums, defiance, and 'five more minutes' with confidence. Every chapter includes real scripts, sample schedules, and troubleshooting tips from a pediatric nurse's perspective—so you'll know exactly what to say and do, even on the hard days.

Whether you're starting from zero or just need to reset the chaos, this book will help you set boundaries that stick, reduce your own stress, and raise kids who can use screens wisely—now and as they grow. It's not about perfection; it's about progress. And you don't have to do it alone.