Family Screen Time Planner & Guide | Digital Minimalism Toolkit, Media Agreement & Back to School Routine | Printable PDF

Create a screen-use plan that fits your family—with clear expectations, practical support and room for flexibility.

The Digital Minimalism Toolkit for Families is a 15-page printable guide for parents of school-aged children, roughly ages 6–12. It combines practical guidance with worksheets to help you plan recreational screen use alongside school, rest, play and connection.

Start with one manageable change and build from there.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Illustrated cover
• Getting-started parent guide
• Guidance for understanding screen-use habits
• Flexible seven-day back-to-school reset plan
• Sample school-day routine ideas
• Scripts for ending screen activities
• Tips for reducing device distractions
• Offline activity suggestions
• Screen-use observation worksheet
• Family media agreement
• School-day planning worksheet
• Six activity choice cards with space for your own pictures
• Seven-day check-in tracker
• Troubleshooting guidance
• Reflection page and linked resources

A FLEXIBLE APPROACH
This toolkit focuses on recreational screen habits while protecting access to AAC communication devices, accessibility supports, medical technology, schoolwork and essential contact.

There are no fixed screen-time limits or perfect-streak requirements. Adapt the plan to your child and include adults in the family agreement.

HOW TO USE

1. Read the guide and choose one routine to improve.

2. Notice your family’s current habits.

3. Complete the media agreement together.

4. Choose a stopping cue and a next activity.

5. Try the plan and review what helps.

FILE DETAILS
• One 15-page PDF
• US Letter size: 8.5 × 11 inches
• For A4 paper, select “Fit” when printing
• English language
• Worksheets designed for handwriting
• Not digitally editable or fillable

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
No physical item will be shipped. Printing supplies are not included. Colors may vary by screen and printer.

This is an educational family-planning resource, not an addiction assessment or treatment program. Results will vary by family.