The course covers the full “why + how” of raising screen-free kids (from early childhood through the middle school years), including:

• The research: how screens affect kids’ cognitive, physical, and emotional development
• Your “why”: clarify your motivation so you can stay consistent when it gets hard
• Partner alignment: how to get on the same page and present a united front
• Family identity: defining values that make screen-free feel positive (not punitive)
• Ground rules: clear boundaries plus smart exceptions (travel, illness, etc.)
• Community + support: building your “Board of Directors” so you’re not doing this alone
• Talking to your kids: how to explain the change and set expectations by age
• Modeling as parents: building healthier phone habits so you’re not fighting hypocrisy
• Practical replacements: activities, independent play, and creating a screen-free rhythm
• Slip-ups: how to recover fast (“never miss two days in a row”)
• Outside boundaries: handling grandparents, babysitters, friends, and schools
• Objections: confident scripts for “they’ll fall behind,” “they won’t have friends,” “moderation is better,” etc.

This structure works because it follows how real behavior change happens: you build identity and motivation first, then set clear rules, shape the environment, add social support, and swap in better defaults—so screen-free becomes a stable habit, not a willpower battle.

The course is about an hour long, with roughly five worksheets you can complete as you go.

It’s comprehensive, but it’s designed to be doable — you can finish it in one sitting, then use the worksheets to turn what you learned into clear rules and repeatable habits you can actually stick to.

You can go at your own pace, but it’s designed to be applied in real life: you’ll pause at key points to talk with your partner, set your family ground rules, and (when you’re ready) have “the talk” with your kids. Many parents watch it straight through to get the full plan, then come back later to revisit specific lessons and reuse the worksheets as situations come up.

You should trust Ellie for three simple reasons:

• She’s lived it: Ellie and her husband have raised their own kids screen-free, through the real moments where screens feel like the easiest escape—so this isn’t theory, it’s tested at home.
• She’s clinically grounded: As a Physician Assistant (PA) with nearly a decade in intensive care and emergency medicine, she’s trained to take evidence seriously and think clearly about child well-being, not trends.
• She’s practical, not preachy: The course is built to help you change habits (yours and your kids’) with clear rules, scripts, and worksheets—so you get a plan you can actually follow when life gets messy.

Yes — the course is most directly geared toward parents of kids roughly 2–10, because that’s where you can build the strongest screen-free foundation early.

That said, you can absolutely get value if:

• You’re expecting: You’ll set your “why,” align with your partner, and establish ground rules before screens become default.
• You have older kids (tweens/middle school): The principles still apply, and the course includes modules on “having the talk,” setting boundaries with friends/family/schools, handling objections, and rebuilding rhythms after slip-ups.

If your child is already deep into phones/gaming/social media, this will still help you reset your household culture — you may just move more slowly and focus first on boundaries, consistency, and replacement routines.

Yes. You’re not “too late.” The course is built for families who are starting from real life, not perfection. You’ll create clear ground rules, reset the environment, and replace screens with defaults your kids can actually stick to—so you’re not relying on willpower or constant policing. If you’re coming from heavy use, you’ll likely take it in phases, but the framework still works.

Most parents notice an initial “detox” phase first: more pushback, boredom, and testing boundaries (that’s normal). Then things get noticeably better as the new routine becomes predictable—less negotiating, longer independent play, better transitions, and a calmer household rhythm. The timeline varies by age and current screen habits, but the direction is consistent: clarity + consistency reduces conflict.

You can still start, but you’ll get better results if you align. The course gives you a practical way to have the conversation (without shaming or preaching), find common ground, and agree on a few non-negotiables you can both enforce. Even partial alignment—like “no screens at meals” or “no personal devices for kids”—creates momentum. The key is a united front on the rules you choose, so kids don’t learn to split you.

You’re not alone — some families want a little extra support to make the plan stick. If you’d like personalized guidance, you can book a 1:1 coaching session with Ellie to talk through your specific situation, troubleshoot obstacles, and leave with a clear next-step plan for your home.

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