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Written Screen Agreement

“Written Screen Agreement” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Parenting domain. A simple document everyone signs setting when, where, and how much — ending endless daily negotiations. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

A simple document everyone signs setting when, where, and how much — ending endless daily negotiations.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Turn screens from a daily battle into a clear system everyone respects, parents included.

Steps

1

Meet as a family. Devote an hour with no distractions.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Next-day screen fights resolve with a point at the fridge, not yelling.

Evidence base

School: Family Media Plan + Common Sense Media

Founders: American Academy of Pediatrics · James Steyer (2016)

AAP (2016) recommended a written "Family Media Plan." Steyer of Common Sense Media built implementation tools.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Written Screen Agreement" take?

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

When will I notice the effect of "Written Screen Agreement"?

Next-day screen fights resolve with a point at the fridge, not yelling. In the short term: Within a week, kids self-shut screens at end-time — because they signed.

Is "Written Screen Agreement" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Family Media Plan + Common Sense Media (American Academy of Pediatrics, James Steyer (2016)). AAP (2016) recommended a written "Family Media Plan." Steyer of Common Sense Media built implementation tools.

Is "Written Screen 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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