When screen time ends
Let’s plan the next screen-off.
A practical place to start with stopping points, the next activity and a plan caregivers can share.
Choose your child’s age range, device context and the part that feels hardest. Your free plan includes what to prepare, a short sentence for the moment and a small reflection afterward.
For ages 2–5. No child names or exact birthdays. Educational guidance, not medical care.
Read the practical guides →What will our screen-off plan include?
Turning off a screen can be the beginning of another difficult decision: what happens next? This free builder helps the adult prepare that handoff before the moment arrives. Choose an age band, the screens your child uses, the part that feels hardest and a familiar next activity. You do not need to enter a child’s name or create an email account.
Read what to expect before making a plan
Before: make the next step visible.
Your plan starts with something the caregiver can prepare. For example, a household might agree to stop after a chosen episode and put a familiar book nearby. That is a planning example, not a prediction about how a child will respond. A stopping point and an available adult can be part of the plan even when the transition still feels hard.
During: fewer things to remember.
The saved plan includes a short sentence and a small next action. When there is no room to read the full plan, open its brief prompts. There are separate options for a moment that is escalating and for a parent who needs a restart. Immediate care and safety take priority over finishing a routine.
After: keep your own observations.
A short check-in first asks whether the moment happened, then whether you actually tried the plan. Helpful, a little helpful and not helpful are all useful reports. Your household history describes those reports; it does not prove that an activity caused a change. Share the specific plan with another caregiver so they can prepare and report too.
TV, iPad and mixed-screen households can all use the builder. CalmerTurn does not remotely switch off a TV, block apps or replace a device’s parental controls. Read our screen-time guides or the AAP’s broader screen-time guidance in a quieter moment.