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Is there any modern parent who hasn’t been stuck in a battle with their child about switching off their technology?! We know the struggle well, and it’s exactly why we created TimeTokens in the first place. Here are our top tips for cutting down the screentime squabbles and empowering our kids to achieve screentime balance: Reframe how you think of technology When we find ourselves arguing with our kids about screentime (or we’re stuck in any other power struggle with our children) it often comes from a place of fear. “What if my child gets addicted to screens?” “What if...

We’ll try anything to limit screen time for our kids. We’ve tried apps, the clock, suggesting other activities, playing board games with them, punishment, consequences etc but have you heard of screen tokens? They might just be the best alternative to limit screen time for kids. Here is an alternative way to limit screen time for kids. What are screen tokens? Screen tokens are a reward system where you give the control and responsibility over to the kids to control the time they spend on electronic devices, television, and any other gaming devices. Each token has a time value and...

We are so thrilled to be featured in this summers School Notices Magazine. In case you missed it, here's what they think about TimeTokens:- With screen time becoming a daily battleground, Susannah Warren introduces TimeTokens to help manage her children’s digital diet – with life-changing results. It’s a beautiful day outside. The house is deliciously quiet. But where are the children? Daisy, 7, is watching mindless TV in the playroom, Wilfred, 5, is in his bedroom, nose to tablet, immersed in the virtual world of Minecraft. I’m not sure exactly how long they’ve been gorging on these tech treats (parenting...

It always make us happy when we get a great review so thank you Maria from The Tiger Tales for spending more than a month using TimeTokens with your son and sharing your experience :-) We love a gadget… well I say wells more like Hubby loves gadgets. He’s also an ole school gamer and IT guy, which means our kids have been used to laptops and tablets and different types of tech from infants.  Nonetheless we’ve always tried to ensure the kids have a balanced entertainment experience, with outdoor activities along with tele and computer games. Angelo has a few games...

We’re so pleased our campaign to raise awareness for a healthy screentime balance for kids under 10 has been such a huge success.  With that in mind and the summer holidays looming, at TimeTokens HQ we’ve put our heads together and come up with a fun list of 56 ideas and things for your children to try over the summer hols.  Remember, don’t feel guilty when they say “I’m bored” there are so many fantastic thINGs to do and try your hand at out there.  Get them excited about using their imagination and creativity.  It’s the holidays after all and a great...