Mariah Odegaard/Screens Without the Struggle: End the Daily Battles

Screens Without the Struggle: End the Daily Battles

A simple rhythm for ending screen time without it turning into a whole thing

You say it’s time to turn it off.

They don’t move.

You say it again.

Still nothing.

You feel it building.

And just like that,

the moment turns into a whole thing.

If this happens in your home,
you’re not doing it wrong.

This is one of the hardest moments of the day.

Why this keeps happening

Screen time doesn’t just end.

It shifts your child out of something they’re deeply in.

If there’s no clear rhythm around that shift,

Everything falls apart.

What Actually Helps

You don’t need more rules or more reminders

You need a way to:

prepare the moment
stay calm inside it
and guide it back down

That’s what this gives you

Screens Without the Struggle

A simple, repeatable rhythm you can use

every time screen time ends

So it doesn’t turn into a whole thing.

Inside,

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Set up screen time so the ending goes more smoothly

  • Know exactly what to do before you say, time’s up

  • Stay calm when your child doesn’t respond right away

  • Guide the moment without yelling or repeating yourself

  • Use a simple rhythm your child begins to expect

It's not about getting it perfect.

It’s about having something to come back to
so the moment doesn’t take over.

So Instead Of:

one more minute → meltdown → yelling → guilt

You & Your Kids Begin To Experience:

the rhythm → know what to expect → the moment stays small

This is for you if:

  • Screen time turns into a struggle in your home

  • You feel yourself getting frustrated quickly

  • You’re tired of repeating yourself

  • You want a calmer way to handle this every day

Available April 1, 2026.

  • $27

Screens Without the Struggle: End the Daily Battles

A simple, repeatable rhythm to help you turn off screens without it turning into a whole thing. Inside, you’ll learn how to: • prepare your child before screen time ends • stay calm when they don’t respond right away • guide the moment without it spiraling • use a simple rhythm your child begins to expect Includes 4 short videos and a simple introduction to staying calm in the moments that matter most.

A small taste of something deeper

Inside, you’ll also begin practicing a simple way to:

notice what’s happening
stay calm
and return the moment back down

(This is part of the We Are Story Method™ you’ll experience more deeply later.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions

Will this work if my child melts down when screens end?

Yes.
This is exactly what this is for.

You’ll learn a simple rhythm to follow before, during, and after screens end, so the moment doesn’t build into a meltdown.

It’s not about forcing it.
It’s about guiding it.

How long does this take?

Each video is short and to the point.

You can watch them in under an hour total and start using what you learn right away in your real day.

What’s included?

Inside you’ll get:

• 4 short video lessons
• a simple rhythm to follow when screens end
• a calm way to respond in the moment

No overwhelm. Just what you need.

Is this just about screens?

No and that’s the best part.

Screens are just where we practice.

What you learn here helps with:

  • transitions

  • listening

  • staying calm in hard moments

What if I’ve tried everything?

You don’t need more strategies.

You need something that works in the moment it’s happening.

This gives you a way to stay calm and guide your child without it turning into a whole thing.

What ages is this for?

Best for kids ages 4 through 10 years old.

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You don’t need to fix everything.

Just this moment.

This moment repeats every day

and when it goes differently,

everything after it does too.