CoWatch

CoWatch is a mobile app (parent + kid) that makes screen time management less about blocking and more about co-viewing with lightweight guidance. Parents pick a “session” (YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, games) and set a goal: relax, learn, or family time. The app provides a simple timer, a one-tap “pause & talk” prompt, and a short post-session check-in for the child (mood, what they learned, what they want next). It also generates a weekly “screen nutrition label” that shows not just minutes, but patterns: late-night spikes, binge sessions, and content categories. This is not a magic fix—kids can still resist and parents must participate—but it reduces fights by shifting from punishment to structure and shared expectations. Works best for ages 6–12 with a parent willing to engage 5–10 minutes per session.