Is this happening in your home?

• Your child reaches for a tablet before they're fully awake.
• You've said "Put it down" hundreds of times, but nothing changes.
• Mealtimes end in arguments.
• Your child melts down whenever the screen is taken away.
• Their attention span isn't what it used to be.
• You've tried rules, timers, and consequences... but nothing lasts.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

You're parenting in a world no previous generation has faced.

Put Down the Screen is a practical, science-informed guide that helps you reduce screen dependence without shouting, guilt, or constant battles.

Inside This Book You'll Discover

✅ Why children struggle to put screens down

✅ How excessive screen time affects attention, memory, and behaviour

✅ How to identify your child's unique Screen Personality

✅ The Family Digital Contract that children actually follow

✅ The Promise Jar Method for building responsibility and self-control

✅ Word-for-word scripts for the hardest parenting moments

✅ How to manage meltdowns calmly

✅ How to make real life more rewarding than a screen

✅ Practical habits that build lasting self-regulation

Why This Book Is Different

Unlike many parenting books written only from research,

Put Down the Screen combines practical parenting strategies with the lived experience of a parent who walked through the problem firsthand.

No vague advice.

No unrealistic expectations.

Just practical tools you can begin using immediately.

What You'll Read

• Introduction — The Screen Time Crisis No One Prepared Us For
• Chapter 1 — Why Kids Can't Put It Down
• Chapter 2 — What Screens Are Really Costing Your Child
• Chapter 3 — Where Did My Bright Child Go?
• Chapter 4 — Understanding Your Child's Screen Personality
• Chapter 5 — Creating a Family Digital Contract
• Chapter 6 — The Promise Jar Method
• Chapter 7 — Scripts That Actually Work
• Chapter 8 — Managing Meltdowns Without Losing Your Mind
• Chapter 9 — Creating a Home Children Want to Be Present In
• Chapter 10 — Raising a Self-Regulated Child
• Conclusion — The Day They Put It Down on Their Own

This Book Is Perfect For Parents Who...

✔ Have children aged 3–10

✔ Want healthier screen habits

✔ Want practical solutions instead of theory

✔ Want calmer homes and fewer arguments

✔ Want to rebuild connection with their children

This Book Isn't For You If...

✘ You're looking for a magic overnight solution.

✘ You aren't willing to make changes at home.

✘ Screen time isn't currently a concern in your family.

💙 A Personal Note From the Author

I wrote this book because I watched someone I love slowly disappear behind a screen.

What began as harmless entertainment gradually affected attention, curiosity, and family connection.

I wrote the guide I wish I'd had at the beginning.

My hope is that it helps your family rediscover something screens can never replace:

Real conversation. Genuine connection. Lasting memories.

— Nour Aliyu

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Start building healthier screen habits today.

Less screen. More connection. Stronger kids. Brighter futures.