Make 2026 the year your kid gets off their device

Photo credit: RDNE Stock project via Pexels. Article by Rebecca Ruiz. Mashable – December 29, 2025.

Among the most difficult parenting tasks, there are few as dreaded as asking a child to put down the device that’s just absorbed their attention for hours. As a parent, you feel guilty that it got this far. You’re also gearing up for a potential fight, should that child throw a toddler, tween, or teen tantrum. As they say, nobody wants this. While setting new boundaries on screen time might feel daunting, experts want you to know that a reset is possible. The new year, with its fresh beginnings and renewed optimism, is a great time to make such a move. […]

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