Learn to distinguish normal teen mood swings from depression signs requiring professional intervention.

Before any sensitive decision, ask: if published with full detail on tomorrow's front page, would I defend it with pride or look for an exit?

A document signed by all family members (parents included) about screen use rules.

Set 3 zones and 3 times daily as screen-free for the whole family — simpler than complex hour rules.

When your child watches, sit with him and ask during the show — the screen turns from isolator to connector.

Put your phone in another room during time with your child — bigger impact than restricting his hours.

Ask your child with curiosity about his apps and digital friends — before discovering by surprise.

Instead of "platforms harm you", ask curiously: "what do you enjoy most? what bothers you?"