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Screen-time & Sleep Basics
Right-size tech. Protect sleep. Keep vibes balanced.
Sleep
Screen Time
Routines
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Age-Aligned Guardrails
- Ages 2–5: ~1 hour/day, co-view when possible.
- Ages 6–10: 1–2 hours/day; prioritize creative/learning content.
- Ages 11–13: 2–3 hours/day; disable autoplay & curate feeds.
- Ages 14+: Align time with goals (school, sports, arts, rest).
- Anchor screens after core tasks: homework • chores • movement.
Pro move: Make a simple family media plan—clear daily caps + weekend flex.
Sleep-First Playbook
- No screens 60–90 minutes before bed; charge devices outside bedrooms.
- Evening blue-light filters; dark mode on by default.
- Consistent lights-out/wake times (±30 minutes), even on weekends.
- Wind-down stack: warm shower → journaling → quiet music/reading.
Signals: Mood dips, AM headaches, or weekend “sleep binges” often mean sleep debt.
Healthy Digital Habits
- Set “tech zones” in common areas to keep usage visible.
- Default to private accounts; review followers monthly.
- Turn off autoplay; batch notifications into scheduled windows.
- Model it: adults park phones during meals and conversations.
Tooling (Optional)
- Use device screen-time settings for app caps & downtime.
- Focus modes for homework and bedtime.
- Shared family calendar for bedtime, activities, and check-ins.
Keep it simple: Pick one tool, review weekly, iterate.