First phones & screen limits

The decision, the agreement and the daily enforcement - written out so screens stop being a negotiation every single afternoon.

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Is she ready for a first phone?

A readiness check before you buy.

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First phone contract they'll sign

Written rules, agreed up front.

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Screen time limits by age

Limits that survive a real weekday.

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Ending screen time without a meltdown

The handover, scripted.

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Parental controls setup plan

One evening, all the devices.

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My own phone habit

The one nobody wants to talk about.

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School laptops and homework distraction

Work mode, not browse mode.

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  • Is she ready for a first phone?
  • First phone contract they'll sign
  • Screen time limits by age
  • Ending screen time without a meltdown
  • Parental controls setup plan
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Common questions

What age should a child get a first phone?
Readiness matters more than age. The first-phone prompt walks through maturity, friend group and alternatives before you buy anything.
How do I stop meltdowns when screen time ends?
A predictable warning routine and a planned next activity. The transition prompt scripts the last five minutes for your child's age.

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