Why I Built This Site
One father, two kids, a thousand discussions about screen time — and the search for answers that actually work in everyday life.
I am Felix Weipprecht, AI Solution Designer and consultant from Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. For over 20 years, I have been working at the intersection of technology and people — from e-commerce and digital transformation to AI solutions. I run KILUMI, an AI learning platform for children ages 4 to 16, and Digital Zentral, a magazine for digital innovation.
But most importantly: I am a father of two children, ages 7 and 10. And I know the daily life that you probably know too.
In my environment — among friends, at school, on the playground — I encounter this topic constantly. Parents who are unsure. Children who can't stop. Families fighting over screen time. It is one of the most pressing everyday topics of our time, and yet there is hardly any practical help available.
As someone who actively brings technology and media into the world, I feel a special responsibility. Those who create digital products and inspire children about technology must also ensure that young people learn to handle it in a healthy way. Innovation without responsibility is only half the truth.
The tablet at dinner. “Just a bit longer!” — for the third time. The discussion about whether half an hour really was half an hour. That uneasy feeling in the evening when you think: Was that too much? Am I doing this right? Am I too strict — or too lenient?
I searched for help. What I found was usually one of two extremes: scare tactics (“Your child will become addicted!”) or clinical literature, that no one wants to read after a long day at work. What was missing was something in between: calm, practical, evidence-based — and suited for real life.
So I built it myself. This is nurnochkurz.de — a platform by a father for other parents who want guidance without being lectured.
The Approach
What Makes This Site Different
There are enough websites telling you that screen time is bad. This one is different. It is not about control, but about building routines and self-regulation together with your children.
- Real science, explained clearly. All recommendations are based on WHO, AWMF, AAP, and other sources — but translated into language you can understand at the kitchen table.
- Tools that work. The media agreement, the weekly plan — these are not theoretical concepts. I use them myself in my family and tested them there.
- No moral finger-wagging. No panic, no blame, no guilt-tripping. You are in the right place, no matter where you currently stand.
- The name says it all. “Nur noch kurz!” (“Just a bit longer!”) — every family knows this phrase. I say it not with blame, but with understanding. It is the starting point, not the problem.
Evidence
The Scientific Foundation
Everything on nurnochkurz.de is based on current research. I simplify, translate, and make it practical — but I don't make things up.
The first clear recommendations on screen time for children under 5 — and the insight that exercise, sleep, and media time must be considered as a whole system.
The most comprehensive German guideline for preventing dysregulated screen media use. Age-specific benchmarks and the recommendation: active media guidance instead of pure restriction.
Child, Content, Calm, Crowding out, Communication — a nuanced counseling framework that promotes individualized solutions rather than blanket time limits.
It's not screen time alone that matters, but online risks, quality of use, and the family context. Opportunities and risks must be considered together.
Orientation values for families and the insight: an open culture of conversation is one of the strongest protective factors against problematic media use.
Values
What I Believe
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Screen time is not the enemy — lack of structure is.
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Children need guidance, not surveillance.
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Rules only work if they are fair — for everyone.
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The transition is often more important than the duration.
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Parents need relief, not more guilt.
Contact
Questions, Feedback, or Ideas?
I welcome every message — whether praise, criticism, or simply a story from your family life. Get in touch.