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
Mobicip is a proud participant of Safer Internet Day 2026 today (Feb 10, 2026). As an official supporter, Mobicip leads education and awareness efforts that help families understand emerging digital r
Published on February 10, 2026
What Is Grok AI, and How Can Parents Keep Kids Safe During Safer Internet Month?
Grok AI is a conversational artificial intelligence tool designed to answer questions, generate content, and provide real-time insights by analyzing large amounts of online data. As AI tools like Grok
Published on February 09, 2026
What Is AI Friendship for Kids, and What Can It Teach About Real Relationships This Valentine’s Day?
AI Friendship refers to the growing trend of children forming emotional connections with AI-powered chatbots and virtual companions that can talk, listen, and respond in ways that feel personal. These
Published on February 06, 2026
Teenage Dating: Love, Friendship & Healthy Digital Boundaries
Teenage Dating is about much more than romance. It’s how young people explore love, friendship, and trust, and begin learning what healthy digital boundaries look like in a world where many relationsh
Published on February 03, 2026
Social Media Ban for Kids: Why It’s Not Enough
Social Media Ban for Kids might seem like the easiest way to protect them online. Limiting access appears to shield children from cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online predators. However, s
Published on January 30, 2026
How to Block Distracting Apps and Websites While Keeping Educational Content Active
Blocking distracting apps and websites while keeping educational content available is one of the biggest digital parenting challenges today. With screens used for homework, research, and online classe
Published on January 20, 2026
How Endless Feeds Rewire the Teenage Brain
Endless feeds rewire the teenage brain by continuously activating the reward circuitry, making it harder for teens to disengage from app after app and video after video. Endless feeds — where content
Published on January 19, 2026
What Is AI Slop and How Does It Affect Kids’ Critical Thinking?
“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
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