Device Boundaries Reflection Worksheet

Purpose

Reflect on your current device and social media habits to identify strengths, triggers, and areas for boundary setting.

1. Describe your typical daily device and social media use. When and where do you find yourself using devices most often?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What feelings or thoughts arise when you pick up your device or open a social media app? (e.g., boredom, connection, stress relief)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Identify three common triggers that prompt you to reach for your phone or social media:
   a. _______________________________
   
   
   b. _______________________________
   
   
   c. _______________________________
   
   

4. What device-use boundaries do you currently have in place at home? (e.g., no phones at dinner, screen-free bedroom)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

5. Think of a time you successfully enforced a device boundary. What strategies or supports helped you maintain it?
   
   [Success Story]
   
   
   
   
   
   

   And a time a boundary attempt fell short. What challenges did you face?
   
   [Challenge]
   
   
   
   
   
   

6. Describe one common scenario in your home where device use creates conflict or stress. What needs or concerns are at play for you and your family members?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

7. Based on your reflections, what is one new device boundary you would like to try this week? How will you know if it is successful?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Personal Action Planning Template

Use this template to turn insights from your reflection into a clear, SMART action plan for setting healthy device boundaries at home.

1. Primary Boundary Goal

What specific boundary do you want to establish? (e.g., no phones at dinner, screen-free mornings)

2. Why This Goal Matters

Describe why this boundary is important for you and your family’s well-being.

3. How Will You Measure Success?

What observable changes or metrics will show you’ve met your goal? (e.g., number of phone-free meals per week)

4. Action Steps

List the concrete steps you will take. Include who is responsible and a deadline for each step.

Step 1:

• What: ________________________________________________
  
• Who: ________________________________________________
  
• By When: _____________________________________________
  
  
  
  Step 2:
• What: ________________________________________________
  
• Who: ________________________________________________
  
• By When: _____________________________________________
  
  
  
  Step 3 (optional):
• What: ________________________________________________
  
• Who: ________________________________________________
  
• By When: _____________________________________________
  
  
  

5. Potential Barriers & Solutions

Identify challenges you might face and how you’ll address them.

Barrier 1: _____________________________________________

Strategy: ____________________________________________



Barrier 2: _____________________________________________

Strategy: ____________________________________________

6. Support & Accountability

Who will help keep you on track? How will they support you? (e.g., check-in texts, co-meals)

7. Review & Reflection Plan

When and how will you review your progress? (e.g., weekly family meeting, journal entry)

Reflection Date: ____________________________

Commitment Pledge Cards

Purpose: Craft a concise pledge to establish your primary device boundary goal and commit to an initial action. Sharing your pledge with the group builds accountability and support.

Instructions for Facilitator

1. Distribute one pledge card to each parent. Provide pens or markers.
2. Invite participants to complete the template below, writing in clear, positive language.
3. Allow 5 minutes for writing.
4. Ask volunteers to read their pledges aloud and post cards on the communal board or wall.
5. Encourage exchange of contact information for follow-up support.

Pledge Template

My Boundary Goal: I commit to ________________________________

Why It Matters: Because ____________________________________

My First Step: I will ____________________________________ by //____

Accountability Partner: ____________________________________

Signature: ____________________________ Date: //____

Keep this card visible at home and check in with your accountability partner at least once a week!