If turning off screens causes daily meltdowns in your home, your child may not be “misbehaving” — their nervous system may actually be overstimulated. Many parents today struggle with the same concern: “My child knows screen time is over… so why does it still end in tears, anger, or frustration every single time?” It is easy to assume this is simply a discipline issue or a lack of self-control. But the truth is much deeper. Children’s reactions to screens are closely connecte