Credentials
Lakshmi is a science writer with two decades of experience and a lifelong love for all things nerdy. As a mother of a grown digital native, she’s still learning—and sharing—what it means to parent in the screen age. She believes “working mother” is a tautology and thinks curiosity is the best parenting tool.
Mission
Lakshmi believes parenting in the digital age takes tolerance, tactical timeouts, and tea. Lots of tea. Her mission: turn tech talk into practical parenting wisdom—minus the jargon. She helps parents navigate screen time and social media with confidence (and a sense of humor). If she’s learned it, she’s shared it. If not, she’s probably writing about it right now.
Fast Facts
- Favorite Subjects: Science, Technology, Parenting (because curiosity…)
- Guilty Pleasure: YouTube Shorts (because procrastination…)
- Role Model: Shashi Tharoor (because words…)
- First App Check: WhatsApp Profile Updates (because nosiness…)
Articles by Lakshmi
“Slop” was named the Word of the Year by Merriam-Webster, and it’s an uncomfortably accurate way to describe a growing part of our digital life. AI slop refers to content that is quickly produced, rep
Published on January 06, 2026
The January Digital Reset: Helping Kids Build Healthier Screen Habits
A new year brings with it a sense of renewal. Families reflect on the months gone by and think about what they want more of, and less of, in the year ahead. There are quiet hopes, fresh aspirations, a
Published on January 02, 2026
Screen Time in 2025: Patterns, Boundaries, and Balance
As the year comes to an end, it’s a good time to pause and take stock, not just of grades and milestones, but of how our children have navigated the digital world. Screens have been a constant compani
Published on December 31, 2025
Keeping Tech in Check During the Holidays: A Parent’s Guide to Balanced Screen Time
Healthy tech boundaries become especially important for kids during the holidays, when routines loosen and screen time naturally creeps up. With schools closed, families traveling, and festive downtim
Last updated: December 26, 2025
Holiday Scams Targeting Kids: What Parents Must Know in 2025
As holiday scams targeting kids grow more sophisticated in 2025, parents need to stay extra mindful throughout the festive season. As children spend more time online, shopping for gifts, browsing holi
Last updated: December 03, 2025
Is My Child Spending Too Much Time on ChatGPT?
Are you concerned about ChatGPT use in kids and how it affects their learning?This is a question many parents are beginning to ask as AI tools quickly become a natural part of kids’ daily routines. Ch
Last updated: December 31, 2025
What Is FAFO, the New Parenting Trend Going Viral?
The new trend in parenting is FAFO Parenting.FAFO (faff-oh) is short for the rather colorful phrase “F*** Around and Find Out.” For those of us who prefer a softer touch, we’ll go with “Fool Around an
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Negative Effects of Technology & How To Overcome Them
Technology is inevitable and even critical to our daily lives today. It plays a vital role in our mental and physical existence in the world – it’s no longer “I think, therefore I am” but is “I digiti
Last updated: December 31, 2025
How Do Kids Bypass Google Family Link?
Google Family Link is a great tool for managing your child’s digital life, helping you set limits, approve apps, and monitor activity. But tech-savvy kids often find clever ways to bypass Google Famil
Last updated: December 31, 2025
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