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
Online roleplaying games can affect kids’ behavior, both positively and negatively. The impact depends on the game, how children play it, and what they encounter along the way. Roleplaying games allow
Published on September 12, 2026
What Parenting Style Is Best for Managing Kids’ Screen Time?
Parenting Styles are often classified as authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved, based on differences in parental communication, expectations, involvement, and boundaries. At the sam
Last updated: August 28, 2026
The Best Apps to Manage Screen Time for Kids and Teens in 2026
The best apps to manage screen time help parents do more than simply limit device use. They make it easier to build healthy digital habits, establish family routines, and keep kids safe online. With
Published on August 14, 2026
Online Reputation: When Fair Play Meets Real Life for Kids
Online reputation, also known as digital reputation, is closely related to a person’s online identity, digital identity, and online presence and is the collective impression created by their activitie
Published on August 11, 2026
Online Echo Chambers: What They Are and How to Protect Kids
An echo chamber is a metaphorical environment in which the same ideas and opinions are repeated and amplified, while different or opposing perspectives are excluded. In today’s digital world, social m
Published on June 26, 2026
Why Social Media Restrictions are Not Enough to Protect Kids Online
As governments around the world consider stricter rules for children’s social media use, many parents are asking an important question: will restricting access to social media really keep kids safe on
Published on June 19, 2026
AI Flirting: Why It Can’t Replace Real Human Connection
AI Flirting, the use of artificial intelligence chat systems or virtual companions to simulate romantic or emotionally engaging conversations, cannot replace real human connection because it lacks gen
Published on June 05, 2026
WhatsApp Parental Control: The Ultimate Parents’ Guide to Keeping Kids Safe
WhatsApp is a popular messaging app among children and teens and it is important for parents to understand the safety tools available to protect their kids from some of the dangers associated with the
Published on June 02, 2026
What Are the Best Fitness Apps for Kids This Summer?
The best fitness apps for kids this summer are the ones that combine fun, movement, and healthy screen habits. From dance challenges and guided workouts to outdoor adventure games and yoga sessions, t
Published on May 29, 2026
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