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Scenario

When screen time limits create anxiety rather than boundaries

I started using a timer for screen time but my kids spend the whole time watching the countdown instead of enjoying what they're doing and it feels pointless.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The structure intended to create freedom is instead generating obsession with scarcity and time.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Screen time guidelines — what research says?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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