Modeling Screen Control

Modeling Screen Control

From Conscious Parenting Your ADHD Child by Stacey Yates Sellar

May 18, 2026 · 9 min · Season 2 · Episode 10

About this episode

In this episode, Stacey Yates Sellar discusses the importance of modeling screen control for children rather than imposing strict rules.

I think this is something so many of us feel stuck on. Screens, scrolling, and that constant battle of trying to get our kids to switch off when, if we’re honest, we struggle with it ourselves. In this episode, I break down what’s really going on beneath screen time struggles and share the single most powerful shift you can make as a parent. It’s not about stricter rules or more control. It’s about what we model every single day. What You’ll Discover - It’s Not Screens, It’s the Scroll : The real issue is passive, addictive content designed to keep us hooked, not all screen use itself. - Why Modeling Beats Rules Every Time : Kids learn self-regulation by watching us, not by listening to what we tell them to do. - How to Build Awareness Over Control : Honest conversations, shared habits, and small shifts create long-term change. What really stands out here is how much this starts with us. It’s easy to focus on our kids’ behaviour, but when we look honestly, we’re navigating the same pull. The endless scroll, the “just one more minute,” the feeling of time slipping away. And that’s exactly why modeling matters so much. When we show our kids what it looks like to notice that pull…

People in this episode

Host: Stacey Yates Sellar

Topics covered

  • screen time
  • parenting
  • modeling behavior
  • self-regulation
  • addictive content

Keywords

  • screen control
  • parenting strategies
  • self-regulation
  • addiction
  • digital habits

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