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
Content filter vs website blocker — a content filter restricts types of online content, while a website blocker prevents access to specific websites. Both can help parents manage what their children e
Published on September 25, 2026
Parenting Teenagers: Why Does Staying Connected Matter So Much?
The goal of parenting teenagers is to build trust, encourage open communication, and provide a sense of security as teens become more independent.The teenage years bring major changes. Teenagers begin
Last updated: September 21, 2026
Online Roleplaying Games: How Do They Affect Kids’ Behavior?
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
Last updated: September 18, 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
Last updated: September 24, 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
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