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An 8-week, clinician-led program for parents

get screens under control, for good.

Daylight gives you a personalized plan and 1:1 expert guidance to protect your child's future, reduce daily conflict, and finally stop worrying.

Book a free consultation Join the waitlist Take the 3-minute Tech Checkup

We work with a small number of families at a time.

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Work directly with Dr. Adam

Five 1:1 sessions with a licensed clinical psychologist over eight weeks.

Get a personalized written plan

Built around your kid and your house, not a generic set of rules.

Ongoing support and check-ins

Help fine-tuning the plan when things don't go as expected.

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The problem

screens are the sneakiest parenting problem of our time.

Parents aren't just irritated by daily screen arguments. They're seeing symptoms of longer-term damage being done: kids who lose the drive to try hard things, to focus and finish tasks, and who have no real sense of who they are away from a screen.

There's no playbook or previous generation to learn from. The research is still catching up, and there's contradictory advice at every turn. So most families end up improvising alone, hoping something finally sticks.

How it works

the daylight method

Daylight drives lasting change by focusing on three areas at once.

1

Rebuild your kid's interests

Screens can crowd out a kid's curiosity. We help you rediscover what lights your child up and nurture lasting interests.

2

Set boundaries that actually work

You've introduced new rules before and watched them fade. We'll help you build clear, simple boundaries your whole family agrees to, so they actually stick.

3

Tell healthy screen use from harmful

Not all screen time is equal. We help you distinguish healthy use that builds real skills from use that only drains attention.

Who it's for

daylight is built for families where:

  • Your child is roughly 8 to 12 years old.
  • Screens are a recurring source of tension in your house.
  • You worry about what screens are doing to your child's long-term trajectory.
  • You've already tried limits and tools that didn't stick.
  • You're ready to be actively involved in the plan.
Take the Tech Checkup

Not sure if this is you? See how screens are affecting your kids' focus, mood, and friendships (3 mins)

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Daylight exists for families that want to live more, connect deeper, and grow up free.

Dr. Adam Maher

About the clinician

Dr. Adam Maher

Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Adam Maher, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than a decade of experience and a father of two. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, a Masters of Social Work from the University of Denver, and trained and worked across community mental health centers, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, private practices, and forensic settings.

Much of his clinical work has involved assessing children for attention and focus concerns, and Daylight has grown out of those observations.

not sure where to start? start here.

Talk through what's happening at home with Dr. Adam in a free consultation, or start with the 3-minute Tech Checkup.

want to get started? join the waitlist.

Every family works directly with Dr. Adam, so we take on only a few at a time. Join the waitlist, and we'll let you know when the next spot opens.

Want more info on how screens may be impacting your kids? Check out the 3-minute Tech Checkup.

Book a free consultation Join the waitlist Take the Tech Checkup

for clinicians and schools.

Refer a family, or talk with Dr. Adam about partnering with your practice or school.

Get in touch

For clinicians and schools

Refer a family or ask about working together. Dr. Adam will reply to you by email.

Or write to adam@daylightmethod.com directly.