How to Get Kids Ages 5–12 Off Screens Without Daily Battle episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 10, 2024 · 18 MIN

How to Get Kids Ages 5–12 Off Screens Without Daily Battle

from Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids · host Flora McCormick, LCPC, Parenting Coach

Are your kids glued to their screens?Do you feel like you’re often in a debate over whether they can watch “ONE more show” or play a video game “JUST a few more minutes”?I know this struggle well, and in this episode, I’ll walk you through how to set technology boundaries with confidence—without power struggles, yelling, or constant reminders. These positive parenting strategies will give you simple steps for screen-time limits that actually stick.The statistics are eye-opening. Overuse of screens has been directly linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression in kids ages 5–12 (and beyond). This makes screen-time management an essential part of raising resilient kids and building sustainable parenting routines.With the right tools—like age-appropriate limits, gentle discipline, and kind and firm parenting—you’ll be able to guide your child toward healthier habits and stronger real-world connections.By the time you finish listening, you’ll know:✨ Why reducing screen time matters (and the hidden cost of tech addiction)✨ How to SET and MAINTAIN tech rules with love and consistency✨ A game plan to handle pushback, including the tricky “extinction burst” phase✨Want more?  ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support:  💪❤️💪 https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/summer-of-support✨ Get my 3 KEYS to Calm, Confident Parenting (30 min. FREE webinar) - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63640a05c74edb4b6bdce1f3✨ Buy a 3 session Coaching Bundle (saving you $100) - for THREE 30-min sessions 1:1 with ME, where we get right to the heart of your challenges, and give you small, powerful shifts that make a huge difference fast.✨Schedule a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting, so we can answer any questions you may have about working with Flora.✨Purchase a $19 short course on Etsy✨

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 10, 2024

Embed this episode

Are your kids glued to their screens? Do you feel like you’re often in a debate over whether they can watch “ONE more show” or play a video game “JUST a few more minutes”? I know this struggle well, and in this episode, I’ll walk you through how to set technology boundaries with confidence—without power struggles, yelling, or constant reminders. These positive parenting strategies will give you simple steps for screen-time limits that actually stick. The statistics are eye-opening. Overuse of...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

How to Get Kids Ages 5–12 Off Screens Without Daily Battle

0:00 18:54

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids?

This episode is 18 minutes long.

When was this Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids episode published?

This episode was published on April 10, 2024.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Sustainable Parenting | Positive Discipline for Raising Resilient Kids episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!