Parent Resources
Expert guidance for navigating screen time with confidence. Research-backed advice from Dr. Carla Engelbrecht to help you create healthy digital habits with your young child.
Expert Guidance for Every Family
The Complete Screen Time Journey
The First Screen Time
Your child's first screen time isn't just about pressing play. Learn how to introduce screens thoughtfully and set the foundation for healthy digital habits.
Choosing the Right Content
Not all content is created equal. Discover what makes screen time educational, engaging, and age-appropriate for your child's development.
Making Screen Time Stress-Free
End screen time battles with expert strategies. Learn routines and transitions that prevent meltdowns and make screen time peaceful.
Parent Involvement = The Secret Ingredient
Discover why your involvement is the key factor in screen time learning. Transform passive watching into active engagement.
Beyond the Screen: Extending Learning
Turn screen time into lasting learning through everyday play, routines, and activities that extend beyond the device.
FAQs for Parents of Preschoolers
Get expert answers to your most common screen time questions, from tantrums to tablets to guilt-free boundaries.
Advanced Topics & Modern Challenges
Building Your Family Media Plan
Create a personalized framework with rules, routines, and templates that work for your unique family.
First Creators: Ms. Rachel, Hippo Polka & Beyond
Navigate your child's first favorite screen creators with expert guidance on different content styles.
Talking Privacy and Screen Time With Young Kids
Start digital safety early with expert guidance on teaching privacy, consent, and safe screen habits.
Making Your Own AI Videos With Your Child
Turn screen time into creative time with AI tools. Expert guidance on making personalized videos together.
How to Talk About AI With Young Kids
Simple language and playful activities to help your child understand AI without fear or confusion.
Holiday & Travel Screen Time
Navigate the unique challenges of screen time during holidays, travel, and special occasions with expert strategies.
Holiday Screen Time 101
Three essential habits to keep screen time healthy during holidays and year-round.
Changing the Rules with Intention
How to adjust screen time limits for travel, big family meals, or snow days without chaos.
Safety on the Road
Keep kids safe when traveling, using new Wi-Fi, or with older cousins who watch different content.
When House Rules Differ
Handle visits where grandparents, cousins, or friends have very different screen time approaches.
Gadgets Make Great Presents
Handle new tech gifts with clear expectations and healthy habits from day one.
Resetting in the New Year
Gently shift back to school-year routines after holiday excitement and extra screen time.
Tech as a Tool: Holiday Activity Ideas
Simple, fun ways to use screens for creativity, connection, and family traditions.
Ending Screen Time Without a Tantrum (Holiday Edition)
Practical strategies to avoid holiday screen time meltdowns during travel and family gatherings.
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