For Parenting
Before stopping play suddenly, show the ending together. Switch Hourglass puts a small preview of the next action on the parent-child screen.
Switch Story
A child can receive “bath after the sand falls” more easily than a sudden “time is up.”
Accept the feeling and show a preview of the ending.
Parent and child look at the same hourglass together.
Sound and screen cues help move to bath time or cleanup.
Switch Spots
The page focuses on scenes parents can recognize quickly instead of long explanations.
Use the last 10 minutes before leaving for clothes and bag checks.
After “one more video,” add a visible boundary with the hourglass.
Preview the next step from play to bath time.
Close books or play and move toward brushing teeth and bed.
On Screen
Choose 5 or 10 minutes depending on the moment.
Put the next action on screen before the timer starts.
The app cue helps mark the ending instead of relying only on a parent's voice.
Next Tool
When the action is done, Done! Stamp Card can keep it as a small achievement. Use each tool for the right part of the family routine.
