Building Healthy Screen Time Habits

With kids spending an average of 5 hours a day on screens (outside school!), it's not unusual to have fear, anxiety, and/or overwhelm on how to parent in a digital world. The Digital Family Playbook helps parents establish strong tech foundations, including developing mindful screen habits (for you and your kids) with active viewing, essential safety rules, and questions to consider in creating your own family media plan. Whether your kids are 3 or 13, if you're just starting out or need a household reset, this is your guide to fostering a balanced, mindful, and safe digital environment for your family.

I’m Dr. Carla Engelbrecht, founder of Betweened. I’ve spent 25 years creating for Sesame Street, Netflix, PBS Kids, Highlights for Children, and more. I hold a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Now I help parents navigate the digital world.

If you have trouble accessing the pdf, email me at carla@btwnd.com for a copy.