The Great
Screen Time
Peace Pact
Tired of Screen Time Battles? Let’s Create Agreements That Stick
You’ve tried limits.
You’ve tried reminders, timers, consequences, and negotiations.
But somehow, screen time still ends in arguments, tears, and power struggles.
You don’t need to choose between being the “bad cop” or giving up entirely. Together, we’ll design a screen time plan that reflects your family’s real values — one that strengthens connection instead of testing it.
Real Parents, Real Shifts
“I can approach challenges with my 10-year-old with more openness, knowing that my son and I are on the same side. I’m grateful to move into a more collaborative relationship with my 10-year-old son vs. a combative one around screens.”
Alissa Ashworth
“This felt so different from every other ‘screen time talk.’ We built something together instead of me laying down the law.”
Jen Slaw
Choose the Path That Fits Your Family
1. SCREEN TIME SOS: Q&A Drop-In Sessions
Need quick support on a pressing screen time challenge? These drop-in sessions, which are part of the Conflict Repair Cafés I host online and in person, are designed for families who want expert guidance and community support.
Benefits:
- Fast Fixes. Get expert advice for immediate screen time solutions.
- Community Wisdom. Learn from others facing the same struggles.
2. SCREEN TIME STRATEGIC PLANNING (60-Minute Session)
This is a chance to get your questions answered and any concerns you have addressed. In this one-time meeting, I help you and your partner (if you have one and they want to attend) come up with next steps and figure out how to overcome potential obstacles.
Benefits:
- Customized Solutions. Your family is unique. I can help you adapt the strategies you’ve learned to your family’s specific challenges.
- Clarity About Priorities. There are a number of issues you could address. I’ll help you determine what’s likely to be most effective.
- Peace of Mind. Get an expert outsider’s perspective on what’s likely to work so you can avoid common pitfalls.
📅 One-time 60-minute session | $100
3. FACILITATED KICKOFF MEETING (90-Minute Family Session)
This is your family’s personalized jumpstart to screen time peace. In this one-time session, I’ll guide your family through a collaborative process to build a screen time agreement.
Benefits:
- A Strong Start. Build trust early in the process to win over the skeptics.
- Less Stress For You. You get to be a participant while I handle everything else. Let me navigate your thorniest conflicts so you don’t have to. I’m not enmeshed in your family dynamics and I’m an expert facilitator.
- Confidence About What Comes Next. You’ll leave with an action plan and a date for your next family meeting.
📅 One-time 90-minute session | $200
4. FACILITATED FAMILY MEETING PACKAGE (3 Sessions + Ongoing Support)
Imagine completely transforming how your family relates to screens and each other within the next month. Those ARE typical results after just 3 sessions.
This package is for families who want extra support in reinforcing and refining their new agreements. It provides continued guidance and troubleshooting to make sure your screen time plan holds strong.
Benefits:
- Transformed Habits. We’ll refine and reinforce your agreement so it doesn’t unravel.
- Personalized Coaching. Ongoing support between sessions for when challenges arise.
- No Hassle. I track the agreements so you don’t need to.
- More Family Connection. Replace daily power struggles with a plan everyone helped create.
📅 Three 60-minute sessions + ongoing asynchronous support | $500
Why This Works When Other Attempts Haven’t
Most screen time plans fail because they skip the most important step: inviting your child into the decision-making process.
When kids help design the agreement, they feel seen — not controlled. When parents shift from “enforcer” to “collaborator,” conflict disappears.
This process is about empowerment, not perfection — and it’s designed to adapt to your family’s changing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- “My kids won’t even talk about screen time without getting defensive. How will this help?” That’s exactly why we start with curiosity, not control. You’ll learn a way to invite your child into the conversation that supports them in sharing their perspective — no power struggles required.
- “We’ve tried agreements before and they always fall apart.” Most agreements fail because they aren’t built collaboratively. This process helps you and your kids design realistic agreements with clear checkpoints for revisiting them — so they evolve as your family does.
- “I’m already too busy. I don’t have time for another system.” The first (and sometimes only) session is only 90 minutes, and the tools you’ll gain will actually save you time. When you stop having daily screen fights, you reclaim hours — and emotional energy — every week.
- “What if my child refuses to cooperate?” That’s okay. The approach we use creates gentle openings instead of pressure. Even if your child resists at first, you’ll leave with strategies that shift the tone and build trust over time.
- “Is this therapy?” No — it’s a practical, coaching-based process focused on collaboration, communication, and mutual respect. Many families find it complements therapy beautifully, but it stands on its own.
- “What if I’m not tech-savvy?” No problem. This isn’t about apps or parental controls — it’s about relationships. You’ll leave with communication tools, not new tech to learn.
- “What if I don’t see results?” Most families notice a difference within a week. If it doesn’t feel like a fit, you can reach out — I’ll make sure you get resources that meet your family’s needs.
- “Can I include other caregivers or family members?” Yes! Grandparents, stepparents, or anyone involved in your child’s screen life are welcome to join. Shared understanding helps everyone stay consistent and connected.
- “What’s the best next step?” Choose the session option that fits your needs and schedule — or start with the Screen Time SOS Drop-In Session to experience the process first-hand.
About Your Coach
Hi. I’m Lisa Rothman.
I’ve been a family conflict prevention and repair specialist for two decades. I’ve shared my expertise and the pioneering collaborative communication tools I’ve helped create with thousands of people through workshops for public school districts, private school consortiums, Fortune 500 companies and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
I started doing this work because I vowed I wouldn’t have kids until I had tools to do things differently than my (well-intentioned and loving) parents did. I now have two sons who are 16 and 18 and who I have never put in a time out or intentionally punished in any way.
Parents usually feel judged by their kids, their partners, their in-laws, other parents, and (the harshest critics of all) themselves. This is particularly true when it comes to screens. I help parents see what they are doing through a judgment-free lens, which results in robust, compassionate conflict transformation.