272. Screen Time Rules for Kids in Summer: Simple Boundaries That Actually Work

272. Screen Time Rules for Kids in Summer: Simple Boundaries That Actually Work

June 18, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 272

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In this episode, Tess Connolly discusses how to establish effective screen time rules for kids during the summer months.

Summer can make screen time harder for families. There is less school structure. There is more downtime. Kids may be home more. Parents may be working. And screens can quickly become the default activity. In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW, talks about how to create screen time rules for kids in summer without turning the whole season into a power struggle. This episode is for parents of kids, tweens, and teens who want a calmer, clearer screen time plan. ⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉 Download the Tech Reset Agreement ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses) 📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com 🆘 Need 1:1 Support? Book right here to connect with Tess for a 45-minute FREE “Parent Reset Strategy Session”: Parent Reset Strategy Session The Single Parenting Reset Show supports single moms, working moms, and all parents with practical parenting…

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