In today’s screen-driven world, managing children’s digital use is less about strict bans and more about creating balance through empathy, structure, and engagement. Parents can support healthy habits by understanding why kids are drawn to screens, encouraging open conversations, and offering appealing offline alternatives like creative projects or outdoor activities. Differentiating between passive use, such as endless scrolling, and active, educational screen time helps transform technology into a positive tool for growth. Modeling mindful behavior, setting family boundaries like device-free meals, and using parental controls alongside ongoing discussions teach kids responsibility and digital literacy. Since screen time management is a flexible, ongoing process, the aim is not to remove screens entirely but to prevent them from overshadowing rest, social connections, and physical activity, helping families thrive as balanced digital citizens in 2025 and beyond.