The Screen Time Checklist That Saved My Sanity

No more repeating yourself 47 times. No more negotiating every single day. No more “But I didn’t know I had to do that first.”.

A free editable Canva template to help your child know exactly what needs to happen before screen time starts.

This is the simple checklist I used with my own kids to make screen time expectations clear before they got on a device.

What’s inside

An editable Canva template you can personalize with your child’s name.

A picture-based version for younger kids or visual learners.

A word-based version for older kids.

A blank version so you can fully customize your own routine.

Why I made this

As a pediatric ophthalmologist and mom of three, I think a lot about how screen time fits into real family life.

The goal is not to make screens the enemy. The goal is to make expectations clear before the daily negotiation starts.

This checklist helps kids understand what needs to happen first, so screen time becomes part of a routine instead of a constant battle.