
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

As the school year begins, so does a surge in screen time. From online homework and digital textbooks to class group chats and educational apps, screens are now essential tools in your child’s learnin
on August 04, 2025

Inside Kids’ Screens: July 2025 Trends from Mobicip
What are kids really doing online? The July 2025 Trends Report from Mobicip provides insights into how children and teens are spending their screen time. From gaming and streaming to messaging and bro
on August 01, 2025

Why Your Child’s First Smartphone Should Come with Mobicip Pre-Installed
Mobicip transforms a child’s first smartphone from a risky distraction into a safe and balanced learning tool. It belongs on every first phone—not as an afterthought, but as a starting point for healt
on July 26, 2025

Keep Your Children Safe from Sextortion: A Parent’s Guide to Digital Protection
Sextortion is a form of online sex abuse where children or teenagers are coerced into sending sexually explicit images or videos and then threatened with public exposure unless they pay money or provi
on July 20, 2025

Popular TikTok Slang Parents Need to Know in 2025
TikTok slang is a fast-evolving mix of made-up words, abbreviations, and inside jokes that teens use to communicate—and confuse every adult within earshot. If your teen just said something was a “riz
on July 16, 2025

The Dangers of Sharenting
Sharenting—a blend of the words “sharing” and “parenting”—refers to the growing practice of parents posting photos, videos, and other personal information about their children on social media. These a
on July 11, 2025

The Rise of Kidfluencers – What Parents Need to Know
Kidfluencers are children who’ve gained significant online followings by creating content on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram—often featuring toy reviews, family vlogs, or quirky challeng
on June 25, 2025

How to Choose the Right Parental Control App: 5 Key Features to Look For
A parental control app is a digital tool like Mobicip that helps parents monitor, manage, and guide their children’s online activities across smartphones, tablets, and computers. These apps can perfor
on June 23, 2025

New Laws for Online Safety: How Governments Are Protecting Minors
Laws for online safety are being introduced worldwide to protect minors from the growing risks they face in digital spaces. This is critical given the amount of time children and teens are spending on
on June 18, 2025
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