Top Tips for Managing Screen Time During Summer Break

A Helpful Guide for Parents Balancing Online fun and Unplugged Activities During Summer Break

Summer break is here—and with it comes long days, late bedtimes, and plenty of screen time. That’s why we’ve pulled together Top Tips for Managing Screen Time During Summer Break, a helpful guide for parents looking to balance online fun with real-world adventures. From gaming and streaming to scrolling and chatting, kids have more freedom than ever to be online. But without the structure of the school year, it’s easy for screen time to add up fast.

At Hunter Communications, we believe in helping families stay connected and balanced. Here’s how you can manage screen time this summer while still giving your kids the freedom to enjoy the digital world.

1. Create a Summer Tech Schedule

Kids thrive on routine, even in the summer. Set expectations early by creating a screen time schedule that allows for both online activities and offline fun.
Try setting time blocks for:

• Morning outdoor play

• Afternoon tech time

• Evening family screen time (movie night, anyone?)

2. Lead with Purpose, not Just Limits

Instead of focusing only on how much time is spent online, focus on how it’s being used. Educational games, creative apps, and video chats with family offer more value than passive scrolling or watching endless videos.

Encourage digital experiences that fuel creativity, connection, or learning.

3. Use Parental Tools to Stay in Control

Hunter Communications offers two powerful tools to help families manage screen time and online safety:

Hunter Control 

With advanced home network management right from your app, you can:

• Set up custom profiles for children or devices

• Filter age-inappropriate content

• Block specific websites or apps

• Schedule device-specific time limits

• Pause internet access at any time

It’s a simple way to enforce the rules you’ve established—without daily battles over screen time.

Bark – Parental Monitoring App

Hunter has also partnered with Bark, a leading parental monitoring service. Bark helps you:

• Monitor texts, emails, and app activity

• Receive alerts for potential dangers like cyberbullying or inappropriate content

• Set screen time limits and filter content

Both tools give parents greater peace of mind while allowing kids to safely enjoy their digital summer.

4. Designate “No-Screen Zones”

Create boundaries by keeping devices out of bedrooms, mealtimes, or family gatherings. This encourages conversation, better sleep, and more present moments.

Pro tip: Model the same behavior by putting your own phone away during these times.

5. Balance Tech with Real-World fun

Make unplugged activities just as exciting as screen time! Plan adventures like:

• Nature walks or hikes

• Park picnics and scavenger hunts

• Arts and crafts

• DIY backyard games
  Better yet—make it a family affair.

Keep it Connected, Keep it Balanced

Whether they’re gaming, chatting, or streaming the latest shows, your kids deserve fast, reliable internet, and the tools to help manage it. With Hunter Communications, you’ll enjoy the speeds and smart controls that help make managing screen time easier all summer long.

Stay connected and in control this summer—check your address to see if Hunter fiber is available in your area.