A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 18, 2024, Section B, Page 5 of the New York edition with the headline: How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Things Done.

It may even be wise to include provisions regarding screen time in your divorce settlement agreement. Divorcing parents often disagree about the most routine issues—bedtime, meals, and homework.

The app limits phone use by encouraging users to clock steps to unlock screen time. I tried it out for a week, and I noticed it made a difference in my morning routine.