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Scenario

When screen time transitions trigger extreme reactions in children

My 7-year-old melts down every time screen time ends and the transitions are so violent that I've started avoiding screens altogether but then they feel deprived.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The child's dysregulation around digital boundaries reflects deeper issues with change and disappointment.

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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