1:1 Coaching
Achieve screentime balance using a proven approach.
Parents want practical support and guidance. But when it comes to screentime, there is no one-size-fits-all fix. That’s why Emily’s coaching provides tailored strategies based on your family’s values.
Emily will help you build a strong foundation around screentime that lasts, even as your children grow up.
1:1 Coaching
Achieve screentime balance using a proven approach.
Parents want practical support and guidance. But when it comes to screentime, there is no one-size-fits-all fix. That’s why Emily’s coaching provides tailored strategies based on your family’s values.
Emily will help you build a strong foundation around screentime that lasts, even as your children grow up.
1:1 Coaching
Achieve screentime balance using a proven approach.
Parents want practical support and guidance. But when it comes to screentime, there is no one-size-fits-all fix. That’s why Emily’s coaching provides tailored strategies based on your family’s values.
Emily will help you build a strong foundation around screentime that lasts, even as your children grow up.
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
My gratitude for Emily's guidance on creating a tech-intentional plan for my family is immense. She met me where I was at and helped me navigate some big challenges, with understanding, compassion, and optimism. I appreciated her thoughtful follow-up emails after each session summarizing what we talked about and offering more ideas and resources. Each family's relationship to tech is going to look different and Emily understands that. Her program was such a worthy investment! "
Sue B.
Mother
“I cannot rave enough about the life-changing nature of working with Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant… One-on-one coaching was well worth the investment, because we customized a way forward that worked for our unique family dynamic.”
Kathy C.
Mother of Dual Household Children
"Emily has helped me look at how I approach tech and parenting… I am grateful for her support and helping my family focus on our values while we become tech-intentional. I highly recommend working with her.”
Ezra B.
Father of Two
“I was feeling completely defeated by the way that screentime was taking over my kids' lives. Working with Emily gave me a roadmap and the tools I needed to reduce the role of screens in our family life, while deepening connection with my children.”
Darryl H.
Father
"Working with Emily has been such a joy… With her help, we are doing the real work of building a relationship with our daughter outside of screens."
Janette M.
Mother
"Emily’s researched and thoughtful approach to our family’s screen use let us understand our children’s perspective and helped them understand the rationale behind our screentime limitations.”
Lydia R.
Mother of Four
What you get with 1:1 Coaching
What you get with 1:1 Coaching
What you get with 1:1 Coaching
8 (eight) 60-minute 1:1 virtual coaching sessions
8 (eight) 60-minute 1:1 virtual coaching sessions
8 (eight) 60-minute 1:1 virtual coaching sessions
Customized parenting and screentime support rooted in your family's values.
Focus on executive function skills and the impact of screentime on development
Help understanding why persuasive design creates conflict around screentime
Establishing realistic screentime goals and limits-- before parental controls
The importance of parental modeling (mentoring vs. monitoring)
Research-backed recommendations about smart devices and social media
Practical and realistic strategies for Tech-Intentional™ parenting
Investment: $5,000
Investment: $5,000
FAQs About 1:1 Coaching
FAQs About 1:1 Coaching
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Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?
You say the investment is $4,000. Does that include the $50 charge?
We just want someone to help advise us on or set up parental controls or monitoring software. Do you do that?
Do you offer single one-hour parent coaching sessions?
I just have a quick question– can I pick Emily’s brain?
When is the right time for a smartphone or social media for my child?
My child is neurodivergent. Do you help with screen addiction or mental health issues involving screens?
My child has a smartphone and social media and I don’t want to take them away. Is there anything I can do?
I just gave my child a screen-based device and now I regret it. How can I take it back?
Isn't my child safer with a smartphone?
Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?
You say the investment is $4,000. Does that include the $50 charge?
We just want someone to help advise us on or set up parental controls or monitoring software. Do you do that?
Do you offer single one-hour parent coaching sessions?
I just have a quick question– can I pick Emily’s brain?
When is the right time for a smartphone or social media for my child?
My child is neurodivergent. Do you help with screen addiction or mental health issues involving screens?
My child has a smartphone and social media and I don’t want to take them away. Is there anything I can do?
I just gave my child a screen-based device and now I regret it. How can I take it back?
Isn't my child safer with a smartphone?
Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?
You say the investment is $4,000. Does that include the $50 charge?
We just want someone to help advise us on or set up parental controls or monitoring software. Do you do that?
Do you offer single one-hour parent coaching sessions?
I just have a quick question– can I pick Emily’s brain?
When is the right time for a smartphone or social media for my child?
My child is neurodivergent. Do you help with screen addiction or mental health issues involving screens?
My child has a smartphone and social media and I don’t want to take them away. Is there anything I can do?
I just gave my child a screen-based device and now I regret it. How can I take it back?
Isn't my child safer with a smartphone?
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Your time is valuable - as is Emily’s! After discovering that free meetings resulted in a prohibitive no-show rate, we charge $50 for the introduction call. If you’d like to ask Emily a question, check out her FAQs first.
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Emily also offers workshop-style presentations, in-person presentations, and survey-based insights about your community that are ideal for larger groups.
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Author Emily Cherkin―aka The Screentime Consultant―has created a compelling guide for parents struggling with screentime. She combines research, humor, and experience as a coach and teacher to provide a tried and true method for creating screentime balance.
What does it mean to be
Tech-Intentional™?
Being tech-intentional™ means only using screen-based technology that enhances, nurtures, and supports ourselves, our child, or our family in a way that aligns with our values, and resisting, delaying, or limiting screen use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Being Tech-Intentional™ means putting relationships and skills before screens.
What does it mean to be
Tech-Intentional™?
Being tech-intentional™ means only using screen-based technology that enhances, nurtures, and supports ourselves, our child, or our family in a way that aligns with our values, and resisting, delaying, or limiting screen use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Being Tech-Intentional™ means putting relationships and skills before screens.
What does it mean to be
Tech-Intentional™?
Being Tech-Intentional™ means using screen-based technology that enhances, nurtures, and supports your family and your community in ways that align with your values.
Being Tech-Intentional means resisting, delaying, and limiting screen use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Being Tech-Intentional means putting relationships before screens.
Why work with Emily?
Emily's mission is to empower parents to better understand and balance family screentime by building a Tech-Intentional™ movement.
Relationships
Before we can change anything else, we have to start with relationships. Relationships before screens, always.
Research
There is a lot of tech-funded "research" about the benefits of technology. My recommendations are rooted in the science of childhood development from independent researchers.
Balance
It’s not practical to ban technology. It is critical to find a sustainable balance that keeps our children safe and reinforces our core values.
Courage
I believe deeply in what I teach. It's why I am not afraid to speak up and fight for what is best for children, not companies.
Why work with Emily?
Emily's mission is to empower parents to better understand and balance family screentime by building a Tech-Intentional™ movement.
Relationships
Before we can change anything else, we have to start with relationships. Relationships before screens, always.
Research
There is a lot of tech-funded "research" about the benefits of technology. My recommendations are rooted in the science of childhood development from independent researchers.
Balance
It’s not practical to ban technology. It is critical to find a sustainable balance that keeps our children safe and reinforces our core values.
Courage
I believe deeply in what I teach. It's why I am not afraid to speak up and fight for what is best for children, not companies.
Why work with Emily?
Emily's mission is to empower parents to better understand and balance family screentime by building a Tech-Intentional™ movement.
Relationships
Before we can change anything else, we have to start with relationships. Relationships before screens, always.
Research
There is a lot of tech-funded "research" about the benefits of technology.
My recommendations are rooted in the science of childhood development from independent researchers.
Balance
It’s not practical to ban technology. It is critical to find a sustainable balance that keeps our children safe and reinforces our core values.
Courage
I believe deeply in what I teach. It's why I am not afraid to speak up and fight for what is best for children, not companies.
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if Tech-Intentional™ parenting is right for your family.
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if Tech-Intentional™ parenting is right for your family.
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if Tech-Intentional™ parenting is right for your family.
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