Originally recorded as part of Peace At Home’s Quick Video Library on Social Media and Screen Time: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/courses/social-media/ 

Screen time power struggles are one of the most common—and exhausting—challenges parents face today. Whether you're dealing with daily meltdowns, constant negotiations, or worries about your child’s emotional health, you’re not alone. In this short and practical episode, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, shares research-backed strategies to help you shift from conflict to connection when it comes to screens. After this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Recognize what’s driving your child’s screen-related behavior
• Use calming techniques to support regulation and reduce resistance
• Address the root causes of harmful behavior—not just the symptoms
• Plan for repairing social skills impacted by screen overuse
• Apply current research to build healthier, more connected relationships

This episode is part of our Quick Video Solution series—short, focused content designed to give busy parents tools that work.

This episode also supports our 2026 initiative: Break the Screen Cycle.
We’re working to raise awareness about the impact of screen overuse on child mental health—and helping families build healthier, more connected habits around technology.
Learn more and explore related resources: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/breaking-the-screen-cycle-parenting-support-mental-health/

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