# Ep. 107 - How to Reduce Screen Time for Kids — And Why Homeschoolers Already Have the Answer

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Podcast: [The Christy-Faith Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-christy-faith-show-6683682)
Published: 2026-03-05T21:15:01+00:00
Episode link: https://christy-faith.com/podcast/how-to-reduce-screen-time-for-kids/
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## Resource

Wondering how to reduce screen time for kids when you homeschool — and whether you're actually winning the battle? Christy-Faith, veteran educator and host of The Christy-Faith Show, says homeschool moms are sitting on the answer — the lifestyle they've already chosen is the strategy everyone else is desperately searching for. 🎁 Free Resource: Free Homeschool Wellness Check For the mom who wants to look at her homeschool honestly and make sure it's in good shape. In this episode, you'll learn: Why being home all day doesn't automatically mean less screen time — and why homeschoolers are sometimes more screen-heavy, not less What the research actually says about screen time recommendations by age — and why the number of hours may be the wrong thing to track The crucial difference between screen time that damages your child's brain and screen time that doesn't Why limiting screen time for teenagers starts with understanding one specific type of content — and it's not Netflix The "ugly detox" — what really happens when you pull back on screens and why most parents give up before it's over What researchers say kids actually need to be protected from the worst of this — and why it sounds exactly like a typical homeschool day The Virginia "ignore button" story and what it reveals about screen time restrictions and government enforcement A simple 4-question framework for evaluating screen time in your home — without the guilt and without the war Sponsors: BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs ✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in ✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level 👉 Browse BJU Press Homeschool Curriculum CTCMath ✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program ✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace ✔ Tea…

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