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Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement

“Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Parenting domain. A written family agreement: the table is a screen-free zone for everyone in the home. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

A written family agreement: the table is a screen-free zone for everyone in the home.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Build a written family agreement turning dinner into dialogue space, not screen competition.

Steps

1

Gather family screen-free and say: "We need an agreement."

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

First night's dinner ends with conversation longer than usual.

Evidence base

School: The Big Disconnect

Founders: Catherine Steiner-Adair (2013)

Steiner-Adair in "The Big Disconnect" documented screen impact on family bonding moments, especially meals.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement"?

First night's dinner ends with conversation longer than usual. In the short term: In 3 weeks, child shares day details unprompted.

Is "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on The Big Disconnect (Catherine Steiner-Adair (2013)). Steiner-Adair in "The Big Disconnect" documented screen impact on family bonding moments, especially meals.

Is "Screen-Free Dinner — Family Tech Agreement" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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