The Screen-Time Reset Checklist

The Screen-Time Reset Checklist

Is screen time becoming a little too important in your child’s day?

Maybe your child asks for a screen constantly, has a hard time stopping, melts down when it’s time to turn it off, or seems to have fewer and fewer things they want to do without a device.

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to eliminate screens completely to start making a change.

The Screen-Time Reset Checklist is a simple, parent-friendly guide designed to help you take a step back, identify what may be driving your child’s screen use, and begin creating more opportunities for connection, movement, play, and participation throughout the day.

Inside, you’ll find practical things to look at and try, including:

✓ Understanding your child’s current screen habits

✓ Identifying when and why screens are being used

✓ Creating predictable screen boundaries

✓ Adding movement and sensory activities into the day

✓ Offering simple alternatives to screens

✓ Supporting transitions away from devices

✓ Encouraging independent play and participation

✓ Tracking small changes without trying to overhaul your entire routine

This checklist is designed to be simple, realistic, and doable for real families — especially when you’re already juggling work, meals, siblings, school, and everything else life throws at you.

You don’t have to go screen-free. You just need a place to start.

Created by a pediatric occupational therapist with a focus on practical strategies that support regulation, participation, and everyday family routines.

Download your free checklist and take the first step toward a more balanced screen-time routine.