Family Screen Time Planner
Help create a balanced screen-time plan while distinguishing recreational screen use from purposeful activities like learning and staying connected with family.
Video calls still involve a screen. Many families choose to plan direct communication with trusted family separately from passive entertainment limits.
Frequently asked questions
Do video calls with grandparents count as screen time?
Yes — video calls involve a screen. Many families still plan them separately from recreational screen time because the purpose is live connection with trusted family, not passive entertainment.
Does FaceTime count as screen time?
FaceTime and similar video calls are screen-based activities. Whether you count them toward a daily entertainment limit is a family choice.
What is a family screen time plan?
A written agreement about when and how children use screens — homework, reading, outdoor time, educational apps, entertainment, and family calls.
Does this planner tell me how much screen time my child should have?
No. You enter the times and categories your family chooses. It does not prescribe medical or age-based limits.