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THE PROBLEM IT SOLVES
If "the timer went off" reliably leads to a meltdown, this toolkit is for that exact moment.
WHO IT'S FOR
Families with children ages 4–14 who struggle with screen transitions — particularly those navigating ADHD, where hyperfocus, time blindness, and dopamine drops make screen endings genuinely harder than they look.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
When screens end, ADHD brains don't just feel disappointed. They experience a chemical drop — dopamine, which screens provide in steady supply, suddenly gone. Add hyperfocus (they may literally not have heard the timer), time blindness (30 minutes felt like five), and transition difficulty (any task switch is hard; a high-stimulation one is harder), and you have an accurate picture of why this is so difficult every single day.
This isn't defiance. It's brain wiring. Knowing that doesn't make the meltdown easier in the moment, but it does change how you respond — and how you set the whole thing up.
The first two weeks will be rough. Worth saying that upfront.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Timer setup, one-warning rule, immediate redirection, and scripts for the pushbacks you're likely to encounter
The 8-step transition protocol: the full sequence, each step's specific job
Meltdown prevention strategies: wind-down timing, snack bridging, energy release, predictable scheduling
Replacement activity cards: 20–30 activities organised by type (active, creative, building, quiet, sensory) — plus a blank template
Parent scripts: calm, automatic responses to "just five more minutes," "I hate you," "I didn't hear the timer," and everything else
The Screen Time Contract: for older kids (8+), agreements made during calm that become the reference point during battle
Troubleshooting: what to do when nothing is working after weeks of trying
Customisation by age (4–7, 8–11, 12–14) and ADHD presentation
A realistic timeline: what weeks 1–2, month 2, and month 3 onwards actually look like
HOW YOU USE IT
Start with the Beginner section — the timer, one warning, and having something ready when screens go off. Most of what matters is there. The rest of the toolkit is there to deepen the system once the basics are working, or when you need to troubleshoot.
WHAT YOU GET ON PURCHASE
Instant download. One PDF, printable at home.
WORTH KNOWING
This toolkit pairs well with Catch the Win — turning off the screen earns a token. External motivation makes the system keep working in month three, when the novelty of the timer alone has worn off.
THE PROBLEM IT SOLVES
If "the timer went off" reliably leads to a meltdown, this toolkit is for that exact moment.
WHO IT'S FOR
Families with children ages 4–14 who struggle with screen transitions — particularly those navigating ADHD, where hyperfocus, time blindness, and dopamine drops make screen endings genuinely harder than they look.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
When screens end, ADHD brains don't just feel disappointed. They experience a chemical drop — dopamine, which screens provide in steady supply, suddenly gone. Add hyperfocus (they may literally not have heard the timer), time blindness (30 minutes felt like five), and transition difficulty (any task switch is hard; a high-stimulation one is harder), and you have an accurate picture of why this is so difficult every single day.
This isn't defiance. It's brain wiring. Knowing that doesn't make the meltdown easier in the moment, but it does change how you respond — and how you set the whole thing up.
The first two weeks will be rough. Worth saying that upfront.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Timer setup, one-warning rule, immediate redirection, and scripts for the pushbacks you're likely to encounter
The 8-step transition protocol: the full sequence, each step's specific job
Meltdown prevention strategies: wind-down timing, snack bridging, energy release, predictable scheduling
Replacement activity cards: 20–30 activities organised by type (active, creative, building, quiet, sensory) — plus a blank template
Parent scripts: calm, automatic responses to "just five more minutes," "I hate you," "I didn't hear the timer," and everything else
The Screen Time Contract: for older kids (8+), agreements made during calm that become the reference point during battle
Troubleshooting: what to do when nothing is working after weeks of trying
Customisation by age (4–7, 8–11, 12–14) and ADHD presentation
A realistic timeline: what weeks 1–2, month 2, and month 3 onwards actually look like
HOW YOU USE IT
Start with the Beginner section — the timer, one warning, and having something ready when screens go off. Most of what matters is there. The rest of the toolkit is there to deepen the system once the basics are working, or when you need to troubleshoot.
WHAT YOU GET ON PURCHASE
Instant download. One PDF, printable at home.
WORTH KNOWING
This toolkit pairs well with Catch the Win — turning off the screen earns a token. External motivation makes the system keep working in month three, when the novelty of the timer alone has worn off.
