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
Digital gratitude is all about helping kids slow down, unplug, and truly appreciate the joys of real life. In a world buzzing with screens, messages, and endless scrolling, it’s easy for children (and
Published on November 06, 2025
Notification Addiction in Kids: Why Every Ping Pulls Them In
Notification addiction in kids isn’t about weak willpower — it’s the result of how alerts are designed to hijack attention. Behind this distraction are powerful forces — brain chemistry, social pressu
Published on October 30, 2025
Mobicip: The Extra Layer That Stops Kids Bypassing Google Family Link
Using Google Family Link along with Mobicip gives parents a more powerful way to manage their child’s online activity and screen time. Family Link provides basic device-level controls, but kids can of
Last updated: October 23, 2025
Inside Kids’ Screens: Sep 2025 Trends from Mobicip
Each month, Mobicip analyzes anonymized screen time data from thousands of families to uncover how children and teens are spending time on digital devices. From the most popular apps to platforms with
Published on October 08, 2025
Mobicip Named Best Budget Parental Control App by Forbes Vetted
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news.Mobicip has been named the Best Budget Parental Control App by Forbes Vetted! This recognition means a lot to us because it shines a light on something we’ve
Published on October 03, 2025
October – Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting ourselves and our digital spaces. This year’s Cybersecurity
Published on October 03, 2025
Behind the Screens: How Apps and Algorithms Shape Your Child
When your child uses an app, they’re not just tapping buttons on a screen. They’re interacting with a complex system of data collection, algorithms, and design choices that shape what they see and do.
Published on September 30, 2025
How Parents Can Teach Their Kids About ‘Digital Stranger Danger’
Digital stranger danger refers to the risks children face when interacting with unknown people on the internet. Parents and guardians play a vital role in helping kids understand and manage these risk
Published on September 29, 2025
What Is Doomscrolling and How Does It Affect Kids?
The Cambridge Dictionary defines doomscrolling as “the activity of spending a lot of time looking at your phone or computer and reading bad or negative news stories.” Most of us know the feeling—openi
Published on September 23, 2025
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