Tech tantrums: How to avoid the ensuing 'battle' when a tablet is taken away

Children may scream, cry or even fight back physically when they're asked to turn off their devices. — VADIM ARZYUKOV/Dreamstime/TNS

ARE you concerned about the time your child spends on digital devices? If so, you’re hardly alone. Many parents and caregivers worry that screen time is taking over their child’s day (and night), crowding out other activities they need for good health.

It helps to create a family media plan to set healthy digital habits. You may decide you want to cut back on the amount of time kids spend gaming, surfing the net or watching videos. But that doesn’t fully address the temper tantrums that often result when it’s time to stop.