Joanna Fortune: We argue about the amount of screen time for our children 

"When you find yourself parenting on different pages, it helps to establish a structure about how you will discuss the matter."

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My husband calls himself a geek and spends a lot of his downtime gaming or online. I’m more of an outdoors person — I love gardening and walking. It didn’t bother me until our children came along. He sees no need to limit their screen time, while I want to introduce a two-hour limit. It’s causing a lot of tension at home. What would you suggest?

There will always be times when we are not in full agreement about an issue and having an open, respectful conversation based on facts, beliefs, and fears could stop these differences from becoming bigger rows or deal breakers.