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In a world of fast scrolls and viral trends, modern moms are choosing mindfulness, setting boundaries, and leading by example to raise grounded children.
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, creators Shivani Kapila and Ambika Agarwal reflect on what it truly means to raise resilient, mindful children in the age of Reels.
Today’s parents are raising children in a world flooded with reels, stories, and endless scrolls — a reality that brings new challenges and responsibilities. On Mother’s Day, creators and moms share how they’re navigating parenting in the reel age: balancing technology while nurturing real-world values.
“Reels aren’t evil, but raising real kids in a reel world means staying a step ahead — emotionally, mentally, and intentionally,” says content creator and mom Shivani Kapila.
She believes modern parenting isn’t just about limiting screen time — it’s about building screen sense. “What we often forget is that these 30-second dopamine bursts directly impact a child’s developing brain, especially the prefrontal cortex, which controls attention and decision-making,” she explains.
Instead of fearing technology, Shivani practices “media mentorship” — co-watching, co-experiencing, and co-explaining content with her daughter.
“In a world full of fast scrolls, I’m trying to raise a child who can pause, reflect, and choose,” she says. “Real parenting today isn’t about rejecting technology — it’s about guiding little minds through it, one mindful reel at a time.”
Ambika Agarwal, another mom and creator, shares how she approaches the emotional impact of social media on kids, “In a world where every moment is filtered for perfection, it’s impossible to shield our kids from the constant pull of screens,” she says.
Research shows that excessive social media exposure can harm children’s self-esteem, she points out. “The real challenge is showing our kids that their worth isn’t determined by likes or views, but by who they are when no one is watching,” Ambika says.
For her, the solution isn’t fighting technology but equipping kids with emotional resilience: through open conversations, setting healthy boundaries, and leading by example.
“When done thoughtfully, we can raise kids who are self-aware, resilient, and grounded — no matter what’s trending,” she adds.
Shanice Shrestha, content creator and mother, emphasizes how intentional parenting can make a difference, especially in a hyper-connected world. “When we were growing up, screens were limited to television, but today they are everywhere — and naturally, our children see us using them too,” she shares. To tackle this, Shanice and her family have a simple rule: if their kids catch them scrolling, they put the phone down immediately.
“Addiction to reels can cause brain rot in adults — imagine how much damage it can do to kids,” she says. As a creator, she also draws a firm boundary when it comes to featuring her children, “Whenever our kids appear in our reels, we only capture natural moments. We never ask them to act for views,” she affirms. For Shanice, the goal is simple: balance both roles thoughtfully and set healthy, consistent boundaries.
This Mother’s Day, these voices remind us that parenting today isn’t about shielding children from technology — it’s about teaching them to live consciously alongside it. With mindful media mentorship, emotional grounding, and clear boundaries, modern moms are helping shape a generation that knows how to navigate the reel world without losing touch with the real one.
