To build a healthier relationship with technology as a family, it is advisable to adopt the 'RESET' method: Realize the impact of screens, Educate yourself on existing data, define a clear Strategy (such as banning phones at the dinner table or after 9 p.m.), Establish expectations for change, and practice benevolent Reflection to gradually adjust habits.

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The 'RESET' method approach is based on solid guidance principles validated by research on family well-being. For example, setting clear limits (the 'S' for Strategy, such as turning off screens after 9 p.m.) is strongly supported by a systematic review published in Frontiers in Physiology, showing that late exposure to screen light disrupts sleep and impairs nocturnal recovery. Furthermore, a 2025 randomized controlled trial (RCT) published in BMC Medicine confirms that reducing smartphone time improves general mood and decreases mental fatigue. Banning screens during meals also finds favorable support in recommendations from pediatric health organizations as well as in observational studies, which associate these moments of disconnection with better family interactions and a reduction in daily anxiety. While this method is primarily a tool for personal development rather than a rigid formula, its components of self-observation (the 'Realize') and benevolence align perfectly with best practices for habit modification. This advice is thus particularly realistic and encouraging, as it proposes regaining control of our daily lives in a collaborative manner.

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