Introducing Our Screen-Free Family Guide

We know, we know — screens are everywhere, and honestly? They’re pretty useful. But if you’ve ever found yourself wondering what your family might actually do together without a device in hand or a TV on, we have a little something for you. Sparkle Stories has put together a free guide — Let’s Go Screen Free: How to Swap Screen Time for a Richer Home Life — and it’s packed with everything your family needs to give screen-free living a real, honest try.

Think of it less like a digital detox and more like a family adventure. The guide walks you through everything from understanding why less screen time can be such a game-changer (spoiler: the research is pretty compelling!) to planning your experiment, holding a family meeting, and even creating your very own Family Screen-Free Contract — because making it official just makes it more fun. There’s even a whole section on surviving the tricky moments — because yes, there will be a moment when someone dramatically declares they’re “so bored.” We’ve got you covered.

The best part? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. Whether your family dips a toe in with a single screen-free afternoon or goes all-in for a full week, the guide is designed to flex with you. Start small, celebrate the wins, and don’t stress about perfection — this is about discovering what your family loves to do when the default answer isn’t “let’s watch something.”

Ready to find out what your family’s screen-free adventure looks like? Download the free guide here (with optional printable Family Contract for older kiddos) — because the best stories aren’t on a screen. They happen in your living room.