Screen Time Secrets: Get Your Kids Talking!

Ever tried to ask your kid about what they're watching and gotten the dreaded one-word answer? (“Stuff,” anyone?) Getting kids to open up about screen time can feel harder than decoding their texts.

Today’s newsletter is your secret weapon to finally getting your kids talking—without eye rolls. Inside:

• Creators Worth Chatting About: Fun creators your kid will love chatting about.

• Questions Kids Actually Want to Answer: No more “fine” and “nothing” responses—promise.

• Turn Watching into Doing: One playful challenge to get your kid creating instead of just consuming.

Ready? Let’s jump in 👇🏼

🎬 Creators Worth Chatting About

This week’s picks are conversation goldmines, complete with a few starter questions. (As always, please review in advance to make sure it’s right for your family.)

1. Rosanna Pansino (@RosannaPansino YouTube)
Fun baking videos perfect for sparking creativity in the kitchen.
If you were baking with Rosanna, what dessert would you invent?
What’s the funniest thing you saw happen in her video today?

2. Mystery Doug (@MysterySci YouTube)
Short, fascinating science videos answering curious questions kids love.
What question would you ask Mystery Doug if you could?
What surprised you most in today’s video?

💬 Questions Kids Actually Want to Answer

Tired of one-word answers? Try these quick, playful questions to transform “fine” into a full conversation:

• Instead of: “What are you watching?”
  Try: “Show me the funniest thing you watched today. Why’d it make you laugh?”

• Instead of: “Who’s that YouTuber?”
  Try: “If you started a YouTube channel tomorrow, what would your first video be about?”

• Instead of: “Why do you like that?”
  Try: “Teach me something cool you learned today from your screen time.”

Why these work
Kids love being experts. Asking them to teach or show you something boosts their confidence and opens a real conversation—rather than just questions and answers.

🎥 Turn Watching into Doing

This week, don’t just watch videos—create one together!

• Choose a favorite short video (funny pet clips, trick shots, cooking, or dance routines).

• Challenge your kid: “Can we remake this together?”

• Plan your version, film it, and edit using simple apps like iMovie or CapCut.

• Share with family or keep private—your choice!

Why it works:
Your kid learns collaboration, creativity, and digital skills. Plus, you'll both laugh—a lot.

📣 Your Thoughts Matter

Thanks for spending a mindful minute with me today!

Now I’m curious: what’s your go-to trick for getting your kid to actually talk about what they watch? Hit reply—I’d love to share your ideas in future newsletters.

And if you liked this, please forward it to another parent stuck in the “fine” zone. We’re all in this together!

Blue skies,
Carla