# Screen Time Management Tools Circle Makes It Easier for Parents to Set Healthy Limits on Tech Use By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-03-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-time-management-tool References: [shop.meetcircle](https://shop.meetcircle.com/products/circle-home-plus-parental-controls) Circle is a convenient [screen time management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodshift) tool that offers a comprehensive solution to setting healthy limits on tech use in a household. Circle can be used to manage all devices that are connected to a Wi-Fi network, allowing parents to set and update controls on an ongoing basis. This includes the ability to [Pause the Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearspace), set Bedtimes on certain devices, block the use of specific apps, [set time limits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedbump), and include general content filters. With kids adopting phones, tablets, and other Wi-Fi-connected devices at increasingly earlier ages, Circle helps parents ensure their kids are viewing age-appropriate content while also preventing them from forming screen addictions that can negatively impact them. With the Circle app, users can quickly adjust each family member's settings or simply pre-schedule routines that work for them. Image Credit: Circle ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Screen Time Management:** Technology that helps parents to limit their child's screen time through easy management tools. - **Parental Controls:** Innovations in technology that offer parents control over their child's screen time usage from a distance. - **Content Filtering:** New technology that allows for real-time content filtering to limit children's exposure to harmful content. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The tech industry has an opportunity to create new software, devices, and systems that provide easy and efficient screen time management tools. - **Education:** Industry players in education can use screen time management tools to ensure that students use their devices in ways that support learning rather than detract from it. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare professionals can use screen time management tools to promote healthy habits and prevent negative effects from excessive screen time, including sleep disturbances and eye problems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Family-Focused Screen Time Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wondershare-famisafe.md) - [Screen Time Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realverse.md) - [Positive Screen Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screentreat.md) - [Digital Discipline Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shutout-blocks.md) - [Anti-Distraction Student Smartphone Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-school-time.md) - [Digital Time Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeshield.md) - [Upgraded Parental Control Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parental-control-app.md) - [AI Screen Time Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-time-managers.md) - [Intentional Screen Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inscreen.md)