Screen Time Coach: Expert Help for Families Struggling With Screens
Digital Family Coach provides expert screen time coaching for your specific situation — whether you're setting up a child's first phone or intervening when gaming or social media has taken over. As a screen time specialist and digital parenting coach, I help families worldwide at every stage, from prevention to recovery.
I'm Daniel Towle: recovered gaming addict, 12 years as Head of Technology in schools, and featured in The Washington Post. No waiting list. £75 per session.
When parents feel like they've lost control of their children's tech usage, they can call up Daniel Towle.Heather Kelly, The Washington Post
Where Are You Right Now?
Find Your Starting Point
Getting It Right First Time
Setting up a first phone, tablet, or console. You want to start with good habits.
Start hereEnding the Daily Battles
Arguments about screen time every day. Negotiations, meltdowns, exhaustion.
Start hereReconnecting With Your Child
They're slipping away. You feel like you've lost them to screens.
Start herePreparing Them to Thrive
You want them to excel with technology, not just survive it.
Start hereNot sure how serious it is?
Get clarity in 2 minutes. See where your child falls — from healthy engagement to real concern.
Gaming Assessment
For concerns about Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, or video games
Take the QuizSocial Media Assessment
For concerns about TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or phone use
Take the QuizGeneral Screen Time
Not sure which applies? Start here for an overall picture
Take the QuizWhat's Your Situation?
Jump straight to what's relevant for your family
Why Does a Screen Time Coach Need Personal Experience?
A screen time coach with personal addiction experience understands what your child is feeling — the pull that won't let go, the anger when interrupted, the disconnection from family. This lived experience, combined with professional expertise, creates strategies that work because they address the real psychology behind screen addiction.
My background: Recovered gaming addict • 12 years Head of Technology in schools • Featured in The Washington Post
I was addicted to gaming. I'd play for 8 hours straight just to get one win so I could "start my day." I know why your child can't stop — because I couldn't either.
Then I spent 12 years in schools watching parents become more stressed than ever. They're expected to be IT experts overnight — every parental control, every new app, every bypass method. I've seen every trick children use to get around restrictions.
"I understand technology's power because I've lived it — as an addict who couldn't stop, and as the professional who helps families find balance."
How Do You Find the Right Screen Time Balance?
Finding the right screen time balance requires understanding your child's specific relationship with technology — not applying generic rules. The Digital Balance Method identifies why your child can't stop, what triggers excessive use, and creates personalised boundaries they'll actually follow because they helped create them.
"I used this method on myself first. Once I understood how my brain worked with technology, everything changed. Now I help families find that same clarity."
Why Doesn't Screen Time Advice Work for My Family?
Most screen time advice fails because it treats symptoms, not causes. Generic rules like "set a 2-hour limit" don't address why your child can't stop. Parental control apps get bypassed within weeks. Real change requires understanding your child's specific triggers and creating strategies they'll actually follow.
Here's the difference between generic advice and a personalised approach:
- "Try this one simple trick!"
- AI-generated lists with no real experience
- Generic rules that don't know your family
- Understanding why your child can't stop
- 12+ years experience with real families
- Strategies shaped by your specific situation
How Are Screen Time Issues Connected?
Screen time issues are connected because the same underlying factors — dopamine, boredom, social pressure, and habit loops — drive gaming addiction, social media scrolling, and general device dependency. Addressing one without understanding the others rarely works long-term.
Gaming, ADHD, family dynamics, tech psychology — I've lived and studied each one. That's why I see patterns others miss.
Ready to Find Your Digital Balance?
Take the first step towards a healthier relationship with technology.
£75 • 45 minutes • Available this week
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Questions About Screen Time Coaching
What parents ask before booking a session with Daniel Towle
How quickly will I see results?
Most families notice significant improvements within 2-3 weeks. Some see changes within 48 hours. The key is implementing the personalised strategies consistently-which is much easier with expert guidance and accountability.
What if my child is severely addicted to gaming?
Gaming addiction requires specialized strategies that go beyond simple time limits. I'll assess the severity, create a gradual reduction plan, and help you understand the psychology behind the addiction.
Do you physically come to our home?
All coaching is done remotely via video calls, making it convenient for families anywhere in the world. This is just as effective as in-person sessions and means time zones are the only limitation.
What devices do you support?
All of them. iPhone, iPad, Android phones/tablets, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Windows PCs, Chromebooks, and routers. If your child can access the internet on it, I can help you secure it.
Is this just about setting time limits?
Absolutely not. While parental controls are one tool, effective screen time management involves understanding your child's relationship with technology, creating engaging alternatives, addressing underlying issues, and building healthy digital habits that last.
What if my partner disagrees with me about screen time?
This is extremely common. I'll work with both parents to find strategies you can both agree on. Consistency between parents is crucial for success, and I'll help you get on the same page.
My teenager says they need their phone for school. What do I do?
Valid concern. We'll distinguish between educational and recreational use, set up proper boundaries that don't interfere with schoolwork, and create monitoring systems that respect their growing independence while keeping them safe.
How is this different from reading parenting books?
Books give generic advice. I provide personalised strategies for YOUR specific situation, hands-on technical support, accountability, and ongoing guidance as challenges arise. Plus, you'll actually implement it (most parenting books stay on the shelf).
What happens during a session?
We'll discuss your specific challenges, I'll help you understand what's really driving the behaviour, and provide actionable strategies you can implement straight away. You'll leave with clarity on what to do next — no upsells or commitments.