Montessori and Screen Time: Finding a Healthy Balance at Home

Technology is now a part of everyday family life, but figuring out how and when children should use it can leave parents with plenty of questions. How much screen time is too much? Can technology support learning? And how can we establish healthy boundaries without making screens feel forbidden—or irresistible?

In this thoughtful conversation, Montessori educators and parents Aubrey and David Hargis explore how families can approach technology with greater intention and less guilt. They discuss recognizing healthy and unhealthy technology habits, balancing digital media with hands-on experiences, setting consistent boundaries, and modeling the habits we hope our children will develop.

Rather than treating technology as entirely good or bad, the conversation encourages parents to consider how it is being used, how it affects their individual child, and whether it leads back to curiosity, creativity, connection, and real-world learning. It’s a reassuring and practical resource for families trying to find a thoughtful balance in today’s digital world.

Wondering how technology can have a healthy place in your family’s routine?