Prepare in a quiet moment
Small guides.
For real evenings.
Choose the moment you want to plan. Each guide connects to a free routine you can use together.


A small plan for ending screen time
Plan a stopping point, prepare what comes next and share a short screen-off script with another caregiver.
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What to say when screen time ends
Write a brief screen-off sentence that states the change, acknowledges disappointment and names the next activity.
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TV and iPad transitions need different plans
Compare a shared-screen stopping point with a handheld-device handover before creating a household routine.
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When a screen-time timer is not helping
Use a short reflection to decide whether the stopping point, next activity or adult handoff needs to change.
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Share a screen-time plan between caregivers
Agree on a stopping point and handoff, then share the same plan without creating duplicate household records.
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A short bedtime routine for ages 2–5
Make a familiar evening sequence that caregivers can prepare, use and revisit after an actual bedtime opportunity.
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Plan for “one more” at bedtime
Prepare ordinary needs and a familiar ending before the final goodnight, then notice what fits.
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A bedtime handoff another caregiver can use
Share the order, familiar materials and last useful observation with the adult helping at bedtime.
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When you did not use the bedtime plan
Separate a missed opportunity from a plan that was forgotten, impractical or tried and unhelpful.
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When your toddler has a tantrum as the TV turns off
Prepare a shared-screen stopping point and the next step before the difficult handoff.
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A bedtime plan when your 2-year-old resists the next step
Keep the adult plan short, make familiar materials ready and focus on one transition rather than a whole evening overhaul.
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