When I first noticed how much time my kids were spending on YouTube and TikTok, I thought it was harmless entertainment. But one day, I overheard my son say he wanted sneakers that cost more than my weekly groceries, simply…
When I first became a parent, I never imagined that artificial intelligence would become part of my child’s daily life. Today, I see it everywhere. My son talks to a voice assistant when he wants to play music. My daughter…
When I first gave my child a tablet, I thought it would only be for learning games and cartoons. Within weeks, I realized how easily children can slip into endless scrolling, stumble onto unsafe content, or chat with strangers without…
As a parent, I often think about how different childhood is now compared to when I was young. My kids are growing up in a digital world where social media and apps are part of daily life. While these platforms…
I still remember the first time I thought about giving my child a smartphone. On one hand, I wanted them to feel safe, connected, and ready for the modern world. On the other hand, I worried about screen addiction, cyberbullying,…
Last week, I was at a friend’s house for dinner. As we gathered around the table, her teenage son sat glued to TikTok videos, barely looking up while the rest of us ate. His father tried to pull him into…
Social media has become part of daily life for children and teens. They use it to chat with friends, share pictures, and watch videos. But behind the fun, there is a real danger: cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is when someone uses phones, apps,…
Parents often ask one big question: “How much screen time is safe for my child?” Screens are everywhere—TV, phones, tablets, and computers. While technology can help kids learn, too much screen time can harm sleep, learning, and even emotional health. That is…
Online gaming has become one of the most popular hobbies for children and teens. According to a 2022 report by the Entertainment Software Association, over 70% of kids in the United States play video games regularly. In Nigeria, UNICEF (2023)…
Many parents worry about how much time their children spend online. Phones and tablets are now part of daily life, and social media is one of the main reasons kids stay glued to their screens. While social media can help…