Ask what the screen leads to

A useful test: when the app closes, is your child better off? Apps that lead to saved money, finished homework, a game at the park, or a meal cooked together are doing their job.

Make it shared

Screen time is more valuable when parents are part of it. Approving a chore, reviewing a quiz score, or planning a market trip together turns solo screen time into family time.

Set clear boundaries

Decide which apps each child can use and keep that consistent. With a Genlyn family account you can turn each app on or off per child at any time.