The Invisible Load of Parenthood Have you ever noticed that in shopping malls, it’s usually mothers accompanying their kids for shopping? In play areas, you’ll mostly see moms watching over their children. At school functions, it’s often the mother who never misses the party or any gathering. At home, it’s usually the mother helping with […]
A story of everyday and everyone Almost every day, I hear from mothers, teachers, and educators talking about attention deficit in kids. The reasons are definitely multifaceted, but knowing the excessive screen exposure in today’s homes, I personally feel that one of the biggest contributing factors is the overuse of screen time. Though we have
“Any ideas on how to keep the kids engaged this summer? I feel like I’m failing. They’re glued to screens, and I’m either working or just too tired to fight it anymore.” This was a real message I read in our moms’ WhatsApp group. It got over 30 replies—some sharing activity suggestions, some echoing the
In today’s tech-drenched parenting world, a digital detox for moms has become not just a wellness trend. It has also become an emotional and psychological necessity. We’re raising Generation Alpha—kids who are fluent in tablets before tying their shoes. We create screen time rules for them. In doing so, we often ignore the digital overload
Introduction As we discuss key skills for our children, we must acknowledge their safety on these platforms. As the world becomes increasingly digital, our children are growing up connected to these ever-evolving digital platforms. You will find that these platforms include classrooms, chat apps, gaming platforms, and Google searches. They are growing at the same
By now, you’ve seen the debates on screen-time addiction, digital devices, and AI-driven distractions. However, we all know that an excess of anything is harmful. At the same time, well-guided and mainstreamed screen use can empower our children. We’re raising Generation Alpha during a time of immense digitalization and innovation. These are the hottest buzzwords
The question of “How much screen time is too much?” has become a hot topic among conscious parents. There are countless research studies, industry reports, and pediatric recommendations—but no single “right” answer, because the impact hinges on multiple interrelated factors. Many parents end up letting kids eat meals in front of the TV, calming tantrums
In the era of AI, human-to-human interaction—among kids and adults alike—has become increasingly rare. Screen use isn’t just a children’s habit now, but parents often introduce devices to grab a moment of “me time.” Over time, what began as a helpful distraction changes into an addiction. Also, it affects mental, social, cognitive, and developmental growth