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

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✨