Screen Time · 50 tools
Make peace with the screens.
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My Teen's World 
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Teen screen time — common questions
How much screen time is healthy for a teenager?
There's no magic number — what matters more is what the screen replaces. A teen on screens 4 hours a day who still sleeps, moves, sees friends in person, and does schoolwork is in a very different place than one whose screens have crowded those out. Focus on protecting sleep, real-world connection, and physical activity first; the rest usually balances itself. The tools here help you set limits that fit your family instead of a one-size number.
How do I set screen time limits without a constant fight?
Set the rules together, before the moment of conflict — teens follow limits they helped design far better than ones imposed mid-argument. Make them concrete and consistent (e.g., phones charge outside the bedroom overnight), tie them to the why (sleep, focus), and model it yourself. The 'tools' on this page give you ready-made agreements, scripts, and routines so it's a plan, not a power struggle.
Should I take my teen's phone away at night?
Phones out of the bedroom overnight is one of the highest-impact, best-supported moves a parent can make — it protects sleep, which drives mood, focus, and grades. The key is making it a household norm (everyone's phone charges in the kitchen), not a punishment aimed only at them. A consistent charging routine beats a nightly confrontation.
Are screens actually bad for teens?
Screens aren't inherently bad — it's the displacement (lost sleep, lost movement, lost face-to-face time) and certain content patterns that cause harm, not the device itself. Many teens use screens to learn, create, and stay connected. The goal isn't zero screens; it's making sure screens support your teen's life instead of quietly eating it. Our research-based guidance keeps it practical, not fearful.
