Less screen.
More time.
LOKT helps families and schools set healthy phone boundaries – so kids can focus, sleep, and thrive.
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Schools
Parents give kids phones for safety, connection, and learning. But the reality is that screen time is spiralling out of control, and it’s taking a toll.
9h
the average screen time for teens, far above the 2-hour limit recommended by experts.
1 /3
of teens show problematic use, with 2–3x higher risk of anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
of teens say they’re online almost constantly — double the share from just a decade ago.
46%
11
the age most kids are getting phones, even though their parents think 16 would be more appropriate.
LOKT uses behavioural science to make healthy digital habits possible – without constant battles.
Schedules & tasks
Phones lock at set times or until tasks are complete and unlock when done.
Pairing boundaries with clear goals helps kids build self-control and reduce conflict
Collaboration
Parents, kids, and schools set goals together.
Partnerships, not punishment, have been shown to reduce problematic use and strengthen trust
Time reports & rewards
Track screen time against milestones.
Progress tracking gives kids ownership and reinforces positive change.
The benefits are clear and backed by research.
At home …
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Smartphone overuse is significantly associated with poorer focus, procrastination, and lower academic performance in teens.
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Night-time notifications and screen use are strongly linked to disrupted sleep cycles, lower sleep quality, and higher anxiety.
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Studies show restrictive bans increase conflict, while active collaboration between parents and children reduces tension and builds trust.
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Heavy screen use is tied to social withdrawal and loneliness; reducing use creates more opportunities for family interaction.
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At school …
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Phone use in classrooms disrupts comprehension and participation, while restrictions improve focus and behaviour
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Research shows school phone bans or policies alone often fail; consistent, tech-enabled boundaries are needed for impact.
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Coercive restrictions create resistance; collaborative approaches encourage healthier habits without confrontation.
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High smartphone use correlates with procrastination, stress, and weaker comprehension; reducing distractions boosts engagement.
How it works …
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Safe and secure set up.
Parents or schools connect devices through Family Sharing or a secure management system.
When adults and young people create boundaries together, it builds trust and ownership.
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Choose phone-free moments.
Decide when phones should pause — during lessons, study time, meals, or before bed.
Each consistent pause becomes a cue for focus or rest.
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LOKT pauses distractions.
Socials, games and notifications are silenced; essential tools and health apps stay active.
By removing digital noise, students can focus, rest, or connect offline.
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Unlock and get back to it.
When time’s up or tasks are complete, everything unlocks automatically.
Young people see that switching off is temporary — and that focus and rest feel better.
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