Guides for everyday family decisions

Practical, research-informed guides from a registered psychologist. Each one starts with what your family values, then helps you set limits that fit. New guides are added each week.

Screens and phones

Start hereHow Much Screen Time Should Kids Have? An Australian Parent’s GuideHow much screen time is healthy for kids? Explore Australian guidelines, what research says and practical tips for setting family screen time limits.
Guide 1How to Reduce Your Child’s Screen Time Without Constant ArgumentsPractical ways to reduce your child’s screen time, plan how sessions end, build real alternatives and respond calmly when switching off brings resistance.
Guide 2How to Explain Screen Time Rules So Your Child UnderstandsExplain screen time rules with less confusion. Practical conversations for younger children, tweens and teens, with guidance on fairness and clear boundaries.
Guide 3Everyone Else Has a Phone: What Parents Can SayEveryone else has a phone? Explore readiness, basic phones and practical conversations to help Australian parents make a thoughtful first-phone decision.
Guide 4Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Rules: What Parents Need to KnowUnderstand Australia’s under-16 social media rules, affected platforms, age checks and privacy, with practical ways to help your child stay connected.

Prefer a ready-made plan?

The free planner turns Australian guidelines and your family’s values into a screen plan for each child, in about 10 minutes.

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