Transitions are hard because "stop now" comes out of nowhere. A timer the child can watch, plus a warning before the end, turns a surprise into something they can see coming. The schedule scaffolds the whole switch, not just the stop.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Name what comes next, not just what's ending. "All done screens, next is snack" gives the brain somewhere to go, which is far easier than "all done" with a blank after it.
Common questions
What if the timer going off starts the meltdown?
Give the warning before the timer, not at it: point to the schedule and name what comes next. Knowing what comes after the fun thing ends is usually what softens the stop.
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