How FamiSafe Helped My 8-Year-Old Swap Screens for Soccer

Meet the Collins Family Story

From iPad meltdowns to weekend soccer wins

It was after school, and the house was quiet—too quiet. My son Jake sat cross-legged on the couch, eyes locked on Minecraft. "Five more minutes!" he shouted when I reminded him about homework. "You said that an hour ago," I sighed, holding his untouched backpack.

When I took the iPad away, he yelled, threw a pillow, and stormed off. My heart sank. I missed the boy who loved soccer. I knew something had to change. That night, I promised myself to find a better way than yelling.

That's when I discovered FamiSafe, and slowly, we found our rhythm again.

Mrs. Emily Collins

Mother · United States

Our Family's Struggle

Challenge

Jake used to love soccer practice. But after getting his iPad, everything changed. He spent hours building virtual worlds, ignoring dinner and skipping outdoor play. When I tried to limit his time, he'd shout, cry, and slam doors. I felt helpless and guilty—like I was always the bad guy. His grades started slipping, and family time turned into arguments. One rainy evening, as he sat alone on the couch with his tablet, I realized we were losing more than time—we were losing connection.

Solution

I found FamiSafe while searching for ways to manage screen time without constant fights. I set clear daily limits for games and locked devices automatically at homework time. The first few days were rough—Jake protested—but the structure worked. Soon he started finishing assignments early and asking to kick a ball outside. We went to the park again, laughing like before. FamiSafe didn't just control screens; it gave us our weekends back. Jake's smile on the soccer field was the proof I needed—it was working.