Evenings in many homes have become harder than they need to be.

Screens are everywhere. Children are more stimulated than ever. And many parents notice the same patterns: difficulty settling at night, emotional outbursts when screens end, restless sleep, and tired mornings.

This guide was created to help families gently reset those patterns.

Calm Evenings, Better Sleep is a practical and compassionate guide designed to help parents understand how screens, sleep, and daily rhythms affect children between the ages of 6 and 11.

Instead of strict rules or unrealistic schedules, the guide introduces a simple framework that helps parents support their child’s attention, emotional regulation, and sleep in a sustainable way.

Inside the guide, you will learn:

• Why screen timing affects sleep and behaviour more than screen quantity

• How to reduce power struggles when screen time ends

• How transitions affect children’s emotional regulation

• How small environmental changes can support calmer evenings

• What to do when routines fall apart (and how to reset without guilt)

The guide walks parents through five key moments that shape how children respond to screens and rest:

Awareness
Timing
Transitions
Environment
Repair and Reset

Each section explains what parents need to understand and offers simple adjustments that can be applied in everyday family life.

You will also find:

• An example of a gentle evening rhythm for families

• Adaptations for younger children aged 3–5

• Reassurance for parents navigating modern childhood

This guide is not a strict program or a screen “detox.”

It is a thoughtful resource designed to help parents create calmer evenings, better sleep, and stronger attention over time.

Format

Digital PDF Guide

Designed for parents and caregivers

Phauxtina Phauxtina & Leo