Wait For It

A gentle morning pause for family screens.

Help your kid start the day before they start scrolling.

The problem

Morning routines lose instantly when a phone is the first thing they touch.

Screen Time helps, but it’s not built for the “not until after breakfast” moment.

The idea

Wait For It adds a simple daily boundary:

• Every night, the device locks down (using Apple Screen Time controls)
• In the morning, it stays locked until after breakfast
• Parents can unlock with a passcode or remotely from their phone

How it works

1. Install Wait For It on the parent device and the child device
2. Connect the devices (Family / Screen Time permissions)
3. Set your nightly lock + morning window
4. Enjoy a calmer start to the day

What makes it different

• Routine-first, not punishment-first
• Remote unlock when you decide it’s time
• Time-bounded unlocks so “just a minute” stays a minute
• Built on Apple’s Screen Time system (no weird VPN hacks)

Status

This app is currently in active development. View the code on GitHub →

If you want early access, updates, or to beta test, email: postpostmodern@gmail.com

FAQ

Does it read messages, track browsing, or spy?

No. It’s a routine tool, not surveillance.

Does it work with Apple Family Screen Time?

Yes - it’s designed to work with Apple’s family controls and restrictions.

Can my kid bypass it?

The goal is “hard enough to make mornings sane,” while staying within Apple’s ecosystem.
(Exact bypass-resistance depends on how Screen Time is configured.)

Wait For It - start the day, then start the screen.