Category Digital

Let me start with a confession: I used to let my nephew binge-watch cartoons until his eyes glazed over. Then one day, he snapped a crayon in half because I asked him to pause just one episode. That moment made me…

Let me tell you about my neighbor’s daughter, Maya. At 14, she was vibrant, always laughing with friends. Then she got Instagram. Within a year, she stopped joining family dinners, snapped at her younger brother, and hid in her room.…

Let me tell you about the time my family almost missed our annual camping trip. My sister forgot to book the campsite, my parents were swamped with work, and my niece was glued to her tablet. Then my mom said,…

As a parent, I thought I understood the risks of social media—cyberbullying, screen time limits, stranger danger. But what I didn’t realize until recently is how deeply platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are rewiring teens’ brains and fueling a…

Let me start with a confession: I used to think screen time was harmless. Then I babysat my nephew last summer. After three hours of zombie-like scrolling on his tablet, he threw a LEGO brick at me because I asked…

Let me start with a confession: I’ve spent hours scrolling through my phone, binge-watching shows, or falling into YouTube rabbit holes. And if you’re reading this, chances are you’ve done the same—or maybe you’re worried about someone else who has.…

Let me start with a confession: I used to think technology was the enemy of family time. Growing up, my parents would scold me for texting at the dinner table or scrolling during holidays. “Put the phone down!” they’d say,…

As a parent, I’ve spent countless hours worrying about my kids’ screen time. Should I enforce strict rules? Let them self-regulate? Or panic and ban devices altogether? After months of trial and error—and a deep dive into research—I’ve learned that…

Let me start by saying this: I’m not a tech wizard. I still accidentally click on ads that say “You’ve won a free iPad!” and I’ve definitely Googled “What is a phishing scam?” more than once. But when my 10-year-old…