Screen Time Without Shame – Setting Gentle Boundaries That Actually Work

Welcome back to the Slay At Home Podcast—the podcast for Type B and Type C moms who are done with perfectionism and ready to build homes that feel like peace, not pressure.

In this empowering episode, we’re diving into screen time boundaries for kids—without the shame spiral or mom guilt. Whether your summer days are stretched thin with messes, meltdowns, and Minecraft marathons, or you’re just looking for realistic screen time tips for overwhelmed moms, this one’s for you.

💡 Inside this episode, we unpack:

What dopamine, overstimulation, and screen burnout mean for your child’s brain—and yours

How to create tech-free rituals and screen-free zones that promote connection and calm

Gentle parenting scripts to say “no” to screens—without turning it into a battle

Tips for modeling healthy screen time as a parent, even if your phone is your sanity

Why flexibility and compassion are the secret to making screen time work in real life

This episode is packed with science-backed screen time strategies, parenting psychology, and practical routines that actually work for neurodivergent, tired, real-life moms.

👩‍👧 Perfect for moms looking to:

Set gentle screen time limits

Reduce tantrums and tech battles

Navigate summer routines without schedules

Establish boundaries without shame

Ditch the guilt and embrace intentional tech use

Whether your goal is to limit screen time, reset overstimulated kids, or just reclaim your living room from the constant background noise of YouTube and Fortnite, you’ll walk away from this episode with practical, doable screen time routines that align with your values and your energy.

Because you don’t need to be the “no TV ever” mom to raise mindful, connected kids—you just need a flexible rhythm, some grace-based parenting tools, and the courage to model what matters.

👑 Want deeper support?

How to build tech boundaries that support your family values

How to create screen-free routines and systems that work for YOUR brain

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