the "Good Cop/Bad Cop" struggle between parents.

Is it just me, or does "Can I have 5 more minutes?" always happen when the other parent is looking the other way?

I finally reached my breaking point with the screen-time negotiations. I’m a dev, so instead of complaining, I built a "Co-Sign" system. Now, if my kid wants extra time or a new app, both parents get a notification. No more "But Dad said I could!" because the phone literally won't unlock unless we both tap 'Yes' on our own devices.

Also, I added a "Nuclear Option" for bedtime. At 8:00 PM, the internet supply to that specific device just… dies. No "one last YouTube video" loop. Just a weekly report in my inbox every Sunday to show me exactly where the time went.

It’s been a lifesaver for our marriage and our sleep schedules. If anyone else is dealing with the screen-time wars. If anyone else is dealing with the screen-time wars, I’m happy to share what I’ve built. I’m keeping the circle small while I polish the last few bugs, but if you want to see if it saves your sanity too, shoot me a message. I’d love to get this into the hands of a few more 'tired' parents who need a win.