For parents of kids aged 5 to 18

Calmer, safer screens for your whole family.

A step-by-step 14-day reset, word-for-word scripts for the hardest moments, and up-to-date safety settings. Prepared by a certified Parent and Child Counselor.

Choose your kit Get 5 free scripts

Instant download. Print it or read it on your phone.

Cover of The Family Screen Reset guide for ages 5 to 12
Cover of The Teen Screen Reset guide for ages 13 to 18
Fewer battles at switch-offWarnings, routines and words that work.
Better sleepDevices out of the bedroom, without a fight.
Safer onlineSettings checked in October 2026, step by step.
Closer as a familyRules you agree together, not rules you police.
Sound familiar?

Screens are not the enemy. The hard moments around them are.

The meltdown when the tablet goes off.The fight is rarely about the limit. It is about the sudden stop.
"Everyone else has a phone!"A calm way to decide when, and how to hand it over.
The phone that lives in the bedroom.Late-night scrolling, tired mornings, short tempers.
Not knowing what they see online.Clear settings, and a plan if something goes wrong.
The kits

Pick the kit for your child's age.

Each kit is a complete set of guides, printables and cards. Download once, keep forever.

The Family Screen Reset guide cover
Ages 5 to 12

The Family Screen Reset

Fewer battles, better sleep, and children who know how to stay safe online.

  • 36-page guide with the 14-day plan
  • 12 conversation scripts, as cards and phone wallpapers
  • Family Tech Agreement and printables pack
  • 50 offline activity cards
  • Device setup checklists for phones, tablets and consoles
Instant download
See what's insideAvailable November 11
The Teen Screen Reset guide cover
Ages 13 to 18

The Teen Screen Reset

Respect their privacy, protect their sleep, and keep talking when it matters.

  • 40-page guide with the 14-day plan
  • 12 teen scripts, as cards and phone wallpapers
  • Teen Tech Agreement, Freedom Ladder and printables
  • Social media readiness quiz and an online safety plan
  • 52 conversation starters and 40 offline ideas
Instant download
See what's insideAvailable November 11
Children in both age groups? Get both kits for .One plan for the whole house, with scripts for every age.
Available November 11
How it works

Ten minutes a day for two weeks.

  1. 1Take the family snapshotA short check of where screens cause friction in your home today, so you know where to start.
  2. 2Follow the 14-day planOne small change each day, with the exact words to use when your child pushes back.
  3. 3Keep it goingSign your family agreement, use the tracker, and keep the script cards on your phone.
A page from the Family Tech Agreement printable
Look inside

Real pages you print, sign and stick on the fridge.

Every kit includes ready-to-print pages: a family agreement with signature lines, a two-week tracker, a charging station sign, routine charts and cut-out cards. Light, clean pages that print well at home.

The scripts also come as phone wallpapers, so the right words are with you in the moment.

Free download

5 Scripts to End Screen Time Battles

The exact words for the switch-off meltdown, "just five more minutes", and "everyone else has a phone". Free, straight to your inbox.

Get the free scripts A free download from our Gumroad store. If it asks for a price, enter 0, then add your email.
About us

Practical help from someone who works with families.

Joyful Screen Time is prepared by a certified Parent and Child Counselor. We do not believe in banning screens or in scare stories. We believe in calm routines, clear limits and honest conversations, so children grow up able to use technology well.

Every tip on our Instagram and YouTube, and every page in our kits, is written to be used tonight, not someday.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

What do I get, and in what format?

PDF files you download right after payment. Read them on your phone or print them at home on Letter or A4 paper. The scripts also come as phone wallpapers.

Which kit should I choose?

Choose by your child's age: the Family Screen Reset for ages 5 to 12, the Teen Screen Reset for ages 13 to 18. With children in both groups, the two-kit bundle covers everyone.

Are the safety settings up to date?

Yes. Every setting was checked in October 2026, including the new iPhone names in iOS 27. When apps change their menus, we update the kits.

How do I pay?

What if it is not right for my family?