We all have too much screen time

 That’s a really healthy concern—screen time can creep up for everyone in the family without us noticing. Here are some practical steps to help reduce screen time for the whole household:

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✅ 1. Create a Family Tech Agreement

• Set shared limits for recreational screen time (e.g., 2 hours per day).
• Include rules like no devices during meals or tech-free evenings.

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✅ 2. Schedule Screen-Free Blocks

• Pick times for everyone to unplug—like after dinner or weekends.
• Use that time for board games, walks, cooking together, or creative projects.

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✅ 3. Replace Screens with Engaging Alternatives

• Indoor ideas: puzzles, art projects, baking, music practice.
• Outdoor ideas: nature walks, sports, photography challenges.

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✅ 4. Use Tech Tools Wisely

• Apps like Microsoft Family Safety or Apple Screen Time can help track usage.
• Make it collaborative—review the data together and set goals.

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✅ 5. Model the Behavior

• If you reduce your own screen time, your teen is more likely to follow.
• Try a “phone basket” during family time so everyone participates.

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Would you like me to draft a simple Family Screen Time Plan you can print and stick on the fridge, or give you a list of fun offline activities for teens and adults? Or maybe tips for making screen time more purposeful instead of passive?