#16 5 Phone Rules Every Parent Needs

About this episode

In this episode, Avital Schreiber Levy discusses the challenges parents face with their children's phone usage and shares five effective phone rules for families.

Ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident as a parent? Join the Family Reset—it's free and will change how you show up at home: https://hifam.com/reset If you've ever felt like you're losing control of your child's phone… you're not alone. We all know screens, social media, and smartphones are affecting our kids' mental health — anxiety, sleep, attention, and even their relationships. And yet… most of us still give in. In this episode, I'm sharing: * Why parents *know* screens are a problem… but still struggle to set boundaries * The real reason it feels so hard to say no * And the 5 phone rules we use in our home (that actually work) These aren't about being a "perfect" parent — they're about building a home that reflects your values, even when it's hard. If you have a tween or teen with a phone (or you're thinking about it), this is for you.

People in this episode

Host: Avital Schreiber Levy

Topics covered

• parenting
• screen time
• mental health
• boundaries
• tweens
• teens

Keywords

• phone rules
• parenting tips
• screen time management
• mental health
• family values

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